Ariel
Also known as: Blue Feather , Monaco , Something Blue , Soap Bubble
Ariel sits on the cool side of the spectrum: a lively cyan that feels crisp and refreshing. Try it in healthcare apps and modern branding. For contrast, pair it with a orange from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (13.71:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Ariel color codes
- HEX
- #AED7EA
- RGB
- rgb(174, 215, 234)
- RGBA
- rgba(174, 215, 234, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(199, 59%, 80%)
- HSV
- hsv(199, 26%, 92%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(26%, 8%, 0%, 8%)
- LAB
- lab(83.5 -10.8 -14.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(85.6% 0.050 227.8)
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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cool
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: lightblue #ADD8E6 · ΔE 2.3
- RAL 7035: Light grey #CBD0CC · ΔE 13.0 · 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 Ariel works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- 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.
- Branding: Sits in the trust register: a natural primary for finance, health, and B2B brands.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Ariel
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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 Ariel 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 1.53:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 13.71:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Ariel background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Ariel
Ariel with its complement
Soft neighbors of Ariel
Ariel triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Lady-In-Waiting #AEDCEC · ΔE 2.3
- Light Blue #ADD8E6 · ΔE 2.3
- Polar Wind #B4DFED · ΔE 2.9
- Pale Whale #B6D3DF · ΔE 3.2
- Breezy #C2DDE6 · ΔE 4.6
- Droplet #AADDFF · ΔE 4.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Ariel is closest to Taco .
FAQ
Ariel FAQs
What color is Ariel?
Ariel is a light cyan with the hex code #AED7EA. In HSL terms it has a hue of 199°, 59% saturation, and 80% lightness.
What is the hex code for Ariel?
The hex code for Ariel is #AED7EA. In RGB it's rgb(174, 215, 234), and in CMYK it's cmyk(26%, 8%, 0%, 8%).
What colors go well with Ariel?
Ariel 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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