Blue Haze
Also known as: Twilight Pearl, Axis, Wild Lilac, Fragile
Blue Haze brings a steady and dependable feel to any palette. This soft blue is a natural fit for corporate branding and SaaS products. Reach for a yellow companion shade to give Blue Haze maximum contrast. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (11.08:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Blue Haze color codes
- HEX
- #BDBACE
- RGB
- rgb(189, 186, 206)
- RGBA
- rgba(189, 186, 206, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(249, 17%, 77%)
- HSV
- hsv(249, 10%, 81%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(8%, 10%, 0%, 19%)
- LAB
- lab(76.2 4.0 -9.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(79.8% 0.028 292.6)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle purple undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: thistle#D8BFD8 · ΔE 8.5
- RAL 7047 — Telegrey 4#CFD0CF · ΔE 11.4 · 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 Blue Haze 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 Blue Haze
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Blue Haze 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 1.90:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 11.08:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Blue Haze background: #000000
Palettes featuring Blue Haze
Blue Haze with its complement
Soft neighbors of Blue Haze
Blue Haze triad
Similar colors
- Cosmic#B8B9CB · ΔE 2.2
- Arctic Ice#B6BDD0 · ΔE 4.8
- New Love#C6BBDB · ΔE 5.3
- Ghost#C0BFC7 · ΔE 5.4
- Girl Crush#D1C0DC · ΔE 6.5
- Moonraker#C0B2D7 · ΔE 7.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Blue Haze is closest to Ash.
Blue Haze FAQs
What color is Blue Haze?
Blue Haze is a light blue with the hex code #BDBACE. In HSL terms it has a hue of 249°, 17% saturation, and 77% lightness.
What is the hex code for Blue Haze?
The hex code for Blue Haze is #BDBACE. In RGB it's rgb(189, 186, 206), and in CMYK it's cmyk(8%, 10%, 0%, 19%).
What colors go well with Blue Haze?
Blue Haze pairs naturally with yellow tones from its complementary harmony, and with orange accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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