Arctic
Also known as: Thundercloud , Hammock , Gothic , Winter in Paris
Arctic brings a crisp and refreshing feel to a palette. This medium cyan suits tech interfaces and water themes. Reach for a red companion shade to give Arctic maximum contrast. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (5.26:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Arctic color codes
- HEX
- #648589
- RGB
- rgb(100, 133, 137)
- RGBA
- rgba(100, 133, 137, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(186, 16%, 46%)
- HSV
- hsv(186, 27%, 54%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(27%, 3%, 0%, 46%)
- LAB
- lab(53.1 -11.3 -6.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(59.3% 0.038 205.4)
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: cadetblue #5F9EA0 · ΔE 9.7
- RAL 7000: Squirrel grey #7E8B92 · ΔE 8.4 · 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 works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Arctic
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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 Arctic 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 3.99:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.26:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Arctic background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Arctic
Arctic with its complement
Soft neighbors of Arctic
Arctic triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Thundercloud #698589 · ΔE 1.5
- Gothic #698890 · ΔE 2.7
- Catfish #657D82 · ΔE 3.8
- Horizon #648894 · ΔE 3.8
- Blue Blood #6B7F81 · ΔE 4.1
- Submerged #4A7D82 · ΔE 5.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Arctic is closest to Hemp .
FAQ
Arctic FAQs
What color is Arctic?
Arctic is a medium cyan with the hex code #648589. In HSL terms it has a hue of 186°, 16% saturation, and 46% lightness.
What is the hex code for Arctic?
The hex code for Arctic is #648589. In RGB it's rgb(100, 133, 137), and in CMYK it's cmyk(27%, 3%, 0%, 46%).
What colors go well with Arctic?
Arctic pairs naturally with red tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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