Airy
Also known as: Inuit Blue , Baby’s Breath , Smoke and Mirrors , Soft Blue White
Part of the cyan family, Airy pairs a pale base with a clean and modern presence. It belongs in water themes and healthcare apps. Reach for a orange companion shade to give Airy maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 16.48:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Airy color codes
- HEX
- #DAE6E9
- RGB
- rgb(218, 230, 233)
- RGBA
- rgba(218, 230, 233, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(192, 25%, 88%)
- HSV
- hsv(192, 6%, 91%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(6%, 1%, 0%, 9%)
- LAB
- lab(90.4 -3.7 -2.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(91.7% 0.014 214.4)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning cool
subtle cyan undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: aliceblue #F0F8FF · ΔE 5.0
- RAL 9003: Signal white #F4F8F4 · ΔE 5.9 · 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 Airy works
- Web & UI: Too light for text, ideal as a background wash that keeps a page from feeling sterile.
- Interiors: Wall-to-wall safe: it behaves like a white with personality, especially in north-facing rooms.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Airy
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Airy by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.27:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 16.48:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Airy background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Airy
Airy with its complement
Soft neighbors of Airy
Airy triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Dreamstress #D6E5EA · ΔE 1.3
- Cityscape #DAE3E7 · ΔE 1.6
- Serene #DCE3E4 · ΔE 2.1
- Goddess #D0E1E8 · ΔE 2.6
- Zen #CFD9DE · ΔE 3.2
- Bright Star #DDE2E6 · ΔE 3.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Airy is closest to Bookworm .
FAQ
Airy FAQs
What color is Airy?
Airy is a light cyan with the hex code #DAE6E9. In HSL terms it has a hue of 192°, 25% saturation, and 88% lightness.
What is the hex code for Airy?
The hex code for Airy is #DAE6E9. In RGB it's rgb(218, 230, 233), and in CMYK it's cmyk(6%, 1%, 0%, 9%).
What colors go well with Airy?
Airy pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony, and with pink accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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