NEUTRALS
Cloudy Sky
#8F9D9E
Reading classic, Cloudy Sky lands in the neutrals family at HSL 184°, 7%, 59%. The low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality, and the hue reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Works well in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone, especially for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents. Pairs naturally with natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Cloudy Sky 2122-30
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #8F9D9E?
#8F9D9E is Cloudy Sky, a mid neutral with a cool undertone.
Is #8F9D9E warm or cool?
Cloudy Sky reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Cloudy Sky?
Cloudy Sky works well in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Cloudy Sky?
Cloudy Sky pairs naturally with natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Cloudy Sky?
You can download Cloudy Sky on dsgn.house in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.
What's the RGB value of #8F9D9E?
#8F9D9E converts to RGB 143, 157, 158.