Airborne
Also known as: Gift of the Sea, Drenched, Frozen Tundra, Memorybook Blue
Expect cool and clear associations from Airborne — a soft cyan well suited to healthcare apps and modern branding. Match it with orange accents when the design calls for energy over calm. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (11.16:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Airborne color codes
- HEX
- #A2C2D0
- RGB
- rgb(162, 194, 208)
- RGBA
- rgba(162, 194, 208, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(198, 33%, 73%)
- HSV
- hsv(198, 22%, 82%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(22%, 7%, 0%, 18%)
- LAB
- lab(76.4 -8.8 -10.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(79.5% 0.040 226.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: lightblue#ADD8E6 · ΔE 5.8
- RAL 6034 — Pastel turquoise#7FB0B2 · ΔE 10.0 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Airborne works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: Sits in the trust register — a natural primary for finance, health, and B2B brands.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Airborne
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Airborne by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.88:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 11.16:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Airborne background: #000000
Palettes featuring Airborne
Airborne with its complement
Soft neighbors of Airborne
Airborne triad
Similar colors
- Gentle Sky#99BDD2 · ΔE 2.9
- Aquatic#99C1CC · ΔE 3.1
- Metal Gear#A2C3DB · ΔE 4.0
- Pale Whale#B6D3DF · ΔE 4.5
- Juvie#8ABBD0 · ΔE 4.5
- Rendez-Blue#ABBED0 · ΔE 5.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Airborne is closest to Soba.
Airborne FAQs
What color is Airborne?
Airborne is a light cyan with the hex code #A2C2D0. In HSL terms it has a hue of 198°, 33% saturation, and 73% lightness.
What is the hex code for Airborne?
The hex code for Airborne is #A2C2D0. In RGB it's rgb(162, 194, 208), and in CMYK it's cmyk(22%, 7%, 0%, 18%).
What colors go well with Airborne?
Airborne pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony, and with red accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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