Arctic Ice
Also known as: Sweet Juliet, Violet Vision, Cold Winter’s Morn, Peri Wink
Arctic Ice sits on the cool side of the spectrum: a gentle blue that feels calm and trustworthy. Try it in SaaS products and finance apps. Reach for a orange companion shade to give Arctic Ice maximum contrast. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (11.18:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Arctic Ice color codes
- HEX
- #B6BDD0
- RGB
- rgb(182, 189, 208)
- RGBA
- rgba(182, 189, 208, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(224, 22%, 76%)
- HSV
- hsv(224, 13%, 82%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(12%, 9%, 0%, 18%)
- LAB
- lab(76.5 0.3 -10.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(79.9% 0.028 269.6)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: lightsteelblue#B0C4DE · ΔE 5.0
- RAL 7047 — Telegrey 4#CFD0CF · ΔE 10.2 · 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 Arctic Ice 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: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- 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.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Arctic Ice
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Arctic Ice 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 11.18:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Arctic Ice background: #000000
Palettes featuring Arctic Ice
Arctic Ice with its complement
Soft neighbors of Arctic Ice
Arctic Ice triad
Similar colors
- Sailor Boy#AEBBD0 · ΔE 2.6
- Cosmic#B8B9CB · ΔE 2.8
- Plein Air#B9C4D2 · ΔE 3.7
- Blue Haze#BDBACE · ΔE 4.8
- Icebreaker#B7C2CC · ΔE 5.2
- Ghost#C0BFC7 · ΔE 5.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Arctic Ice is closest to Pelican.
Arctic Ice FAQs
What color is Arctic Ice?
Arctic Ice is a light blue with the hex code #B6BDD0. In HSL terms it has a hue of 224°, 22% saturation, and 76% lightness.
What is the hex code for Arctic Ice?
The hex code for Arctic Ice is #B6BDD0. In RGB it's rgb(182, 189, 208), and in CMYK it's cmyk(12%, 9%, 0%, 18%).
What colors go well with Arctic Ice?
Arctic Ice pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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