Stormy Sea Color Psychology & Meaning
Stormy sea is the North Atlantic in November — these specific blue-grays are not the cheerful summer sea but the serious, powerful body of water that doesn't care about your schedule.
#1A2A3A
#2E4A6A
#5A88AA
#A8C8D8
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Stormy Sea
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AAA
WCAG Grade
8.3:1
Contrast Ratio
1,900
Saves
5,100
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Palette: Stormy Sea.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Stormy Sea color scheme. Use these values for web design (HEX/RGB), print projects (CMYK), or specialized design software (HSL).
| Swatch | Design Role | HEX | RGB | CMYK | HSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background Luminance: 2.2% | 26, 42, 58 | 55%, 28%, 0%, 77% | 210°, 38%, 16% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 6.5% | 46, 74, 106 | 57%, 30%, 0%, 58% | 212°, 39%, 30% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 22.7% | 90, 136, 170 | 47%, 20%, 0%, 33% | 206°, 32%, 51% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 54.6% | 168, 200, 216 | 22%, 7%, 0%, 15% | 200°, 38%, 75% |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Stormy Sea palette is built using a analogous relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
Hue Wheel
A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.
History & Design Context
Stormy sea imagery appears extensively in maritime culture, British coastal aesthetics, and the visual language of brands that want to signal endurance and authenticity.
Best Design Use Cases
Dark storm-blue for backgrounds. Deep blue for surfaces. Mid blue-gray for interactive. Light gray-blue for text on dark.
Industries This Palette Suits
Maritime brands, outdoor brands, British brands, adventure travel, editorial.
How to Implement the Stormy Sea Color Scheme
To use this Stormy Sea color palette in your web project, you can copy the following CSS variables or Tailwind CSS configuration. These roles ensure your UI maintains accessibility and visual hierarchy.
Option 1: CSS Variables
:root {
/* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'} --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'} --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'} --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'} --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'}Web Design Tip
Use #1A2A3A for the main background and #2E4A6A for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #A8C8D8 and #1A2A3A is 8.30:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.