slatecolored

Slate-colored refers to a bluish-gray color resembling the appearance of slate rock. The term is used across design, fashion, and nature to describe muted, cool tones that sit between gray and blue.

In terms of appearance, slate-colored hues range from medium to dark gray with blue undertones, and sometimes a hint of green depending on lighting and the material viewed. The shade can appear cooler or warmer under different lighting conditions, and slate-colored is typically treated as a descriptive category rather than a single fixed color.

Color systems and naming practices vary. In web colors, members of the slate family include SlateGray and its variants, such as LightSlateGray and DarkSlateGray, with hex values 708090, 778899, and 2F4F4F respectively. The general term slate-colored denotes a range within the gray-blue spectrum rather than a precise hex code.

Common applications of slate-colored tones include interior design (wall paints and upholstery), fashion (outerwear, suits, footwear), and product design (electronics, automotive finishes). It pairs well with white, navy, black, cream, and metallic accents, offering a neutral yet slightly cool counterpoint to warmer colors.

In nature and culture, slate-colored is used descriptively for certain birds and minerals; for example, the slate-colored junco is a bird named for its bluish-gray plumage. The term thus functions as a versatile descriptor across disciplines.