Baby Blue
Also known as: Apocyan , Baby Blue Eyes , Malmö FF , Sail to the Sea
There is a steady and dependable quality to Baby Blue. The vivid, cool blue at #A2CFFE rewards finance apps and trust-driven interfaces. Because it leans cool, balancing it with a orange keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (12.89:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Baby Blue color codes
- HEX
- #A2CFFE
- RGB
- rgb(162, 207, 254)
- RGBA
- rgba(162, 207, 254, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(211, 98%, 82%)
- HSV
- hsv(211, 36%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(36%, 19%, 0%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(81.2 -6.8 -28.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(83.9% 0.081 249.9)
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: lightskyblue #87CEFA · ΔE 5.5
- RAL 7047: Telegrey 4 #CFD0CF · ΔE 17.7 · 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 Baby Blue 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 Baby Blue
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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 Baby Blue 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 1.63:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 12.89:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Baby Blue background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Baby Blue
Baby Blue with its complement
Soft neighbors of Baby Blue
Baby Blue triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Night Snow #AACCFF · ΔE 3.1
- Clear Sky #8ECCFE · ΔE 3.5
- Fail Whale #99CCEE · ΔE 4.4
- Breeze #AEC9EA · ΔE 4.6
- Droplet #AADDFF · ΔE 5.2
- Sky High #A7C2EB · ΔE 5.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Baby Blue is closest to Laksa .
FAQ
Baby Blue FAQs
What color is Baby Blue?
Baby Blue is a light blue with the hex code #A2CFFE. In HSL terms it has a hue of 211°, 98% saturation, and 82% lightness.
What is the hex code for Baby Blue?
The hex code for Baby Blue is #A2CFFE. In RGB it's rgb(162, 207, 254), and in CMYK it's cmyk(36%, 19%, 0%, 0%).
What colors go well with Baby Blue?
Baby Blue pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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