Atlas Cedar
Also known as: Aqua Sea , Beach Blue , Hydroport , Meadowbrook
Quietly crisp and refreshing, Atlas Cedar is a cool-toned cyan that earns its keep in water themes and healthcare apps. Its complement lands in red territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (7.04:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Atlas Cedar color codes
- HEX
- #5CA0A7
- RGB
- rgb(92, 160, 167)
- RGBA
- rgba(92, 160, 167, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(186, 30%, 51%)
- HSV
- hsv(186, 45%, 65%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(45%, 4%, 0%, 35%)
- LAB
- lab(61.6 -21.1 -10.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(66.3% 0.070 204.2)
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: cadetblue #5F9EA0 · ΔE 2.1
- RAL 6034: Pastel turquoise #7FB0B2 · ΔE 6.5 · 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 Atlas Cedar works
- 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.
- 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.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Atlas Cedar
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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 Atlas Cedar 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 2.98:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.04:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Atlas Cedar background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Atlas Cedar
Atlas Cedar with its complement
Soft neighbors of Atlas Cedar
Atlas Cedar triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Seaside #66A4B0 · ΔE 3.1
- Rainy Mood #4499AA · ΔE 4.5
- Thalassa #53B1BA · ΔE 5.3
- Baltic #279D9F · ΔE 6.0
- Glassmith #46B5C0 · ΔE 6.8
- Glacier #78B1BF · ΔE 7.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Atlas Cedar is closest to Old Rose .
FAQ
Atlas Cedar FAQs
What color is Atlas Cedar?
Atlas Cedar is a medium cyan with the hex code #5CA0A7. In HSL terms it has a hue of 186°, 30% saturation, and 51% lightness.
What is the hex code for Atlas Cedar?
The hex code for Atlas Cedar is #5CA0A7. In RGB it's rgb(92, 160, 167), and in CMYK it's cmyk(45%, 4%, 0%, 35%).
What colors go well with Atlas Cedar?
Atlas Cedar pairs naturally with red tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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