Airy
Also known as: Inuit Blue, Baby’s Breath, Smoke and Mirrors, Soft Blue White
With its cool undertone, Airy (#DAE6E9) comes across as clean and modern. Designers reach for it in water themes and healthcare apps. Reach for a red companion shade to give Airy maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 16.48:1 on black clears AA.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle cyan undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Airy
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.27:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 16.48:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Airy background: #000000
Palettes featuring Airy
Airy with its complement
Soft neighbors of Airy
Airy triad
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.
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 red tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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