Rock Blue
A dusty blue with calm grey undertones
Rock Blue is a dusty, desaturated shade that pairs well with muted terracottas or crisp charcoal. Because of its low chroma, it serves as a reliable, neutral background for technical interfaces or government branding without overpowering the content. The hex code for this color is #93a2ba. It reads clearly against black text, making it a safe choice for legible body copy in web design.
About Rock Blue
Denim washed so many times it forgot its indigo
What does rock blue mean?
It often reads as muted and dependable, so people commonly associate it with workwear denim, overcast skies, and worn metal. Its low saturation and mid lightness make it feel soft and withdrawn, less like a statement and more like a backdrop.
Where you see rock blue
- faded denim
- an overcast sky
- storm clouds
- a chambray shirt
- slate tiles
What it works for
It works well as a base color when a palette needs a blue that will not compete with brighter accents.
What colors go with rock blue?
Terracotta #e2725bThe warm clay tone sits across the wheel, so both colors look richer than they do against neutrals.Mustard #ffdb58Mustard adds the warmth this dusty blue lacks, and its own saturation keeps the pair from clashing.Chocolate #d2691eIts depth contrasts the pale, grayed blue, which makes the lighter color read as even softer.Sage #9caf88Both colors sit low in saturation, so the pairing stays gentle even at full strength.Blush #de5d83The pale pink warms the grayed blue, and the two stay matched in lightness.
Questions about Rock Blue
What is the hex code for Rock Blue?
Rock Blue is #93a2ba. In RGB that is rgb(147, 162, 186), in HSL hsl(217, 22%, 65%) and in CMYK 21%, 13%, 0%, 27%.
Is Rock Blue readable on white or black?
Rock Blue has a 2.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.11:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.