Blue Haze
Also known as: Twilight Pearl , Axis , Wild Lilac , Fragile
Blue Haze brings a steady and dependable feel to a palette. This soft blue suits 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.
Reference
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)
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 purple 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: 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, and empty-state illustrations, but 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Blue Haze
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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 Blue Haze 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 1.90:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 11.08:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Blue Haze background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Blue Haze
Blue Haze with its complement
Soft neighbors of Blue Haze
Blue Haze triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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