#858E85
- Brightness
- 138.4
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 120°, 4%, 54%
- HSV V %
- 56%
- Lab
- 58.1, -5.1, 3.7
- CMYK (%)
- 6%, 0%, 6%, 44%
- PNG size
- 4.9 KB
- Tone / Feel
- mid, muted cool hue
Black text
6.21:1
AA (normal) · AAA (large) (large)
White text
3.38:1
Fail (normal) · AA (large) (large)
Recommended text: Black (6.21:1 — AA / AAA (large))
Color Profile: #858E85
Common Name: Storm Grey
RGB: 133, 142, 133 (~53% Red, 56% Green, 53% Blue)
HSL: ~120°, 4%, 55% (Hue close to green, very low saturation, medium lightness)
Contrast Ratio: Against white: 4.7 (AA Large text: Pass, AA Normal text: Fail)
Against black: 10.3 (AAA: Pass)
Mood & Usage: This muted, balanced green-grey tone evokes calm, reliability, and subtlety — perfect for sophisticated backgrounds or understated accents in visual arts and design. It leans towards a neutral, natural vibe reminiscent of overcast skies or weathered stone, conveying a serene, professional feel without harshness.
Close Named Matches:
- Australian Standard AS2700: Storm Grey
#858E85(Exact match, ΔE=0.00) - Dutch Boy Paint: Pine
#848D83(ΔE=0.71) – a soft muted green - Benjamin Moore: Carolina Gull
#868E82(ΔE=1.74) – subtle earthy green - Behr Paint: Peaceful Glade
#858B7F(ΔE=2.29) – calm, nature-inspired - Pantone FHI: Shadow
#899187(ΔE=1.38) – muted, elegant green-grey
Why Designers Use It:
- This color is prized for its versatility in visual art and design, serving as a neutral base that harmonizes well with both warm and cool tones without overwhelming other elements.
- Its low saturation and balanced hue make it ideal for backgrounds, texture overlays, and subtle shading that demand sophistication without distraction.
- Storm Grey channels natural elements — it echoes weathered stone, forest moss, or lichen-covered surfaces, making it popular in eco-conscious or nature-inspired design themes.
- Used often in textiles and interior design, this tone supports calm, restful environments, especially in minimalist or Scandinavian-inspired spaces.
- Technically, its strong contrast against black enhances readability and elegance in typography and UI design, while still providing enough softness to avoid harshness common in pure greys.
- Its neutral grounding makes it common in arts and entertainment branding that aims for timelessness and mature appeal without aggressive color statements.