Blue Silk
Also known as: Ice Desert , Shattered Sky , Minified Ballerina Blue , Haunting Hue
Expect calm and trustworthy associations from Blue Silk, a pale blue suited to finance apps and trust-driven interfaces. A orange counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 15.08:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Blue Silk color codes
- HEX
- #D0DCE8
- RGB
- rgb(208, 220, 232)
- RGBA
- rgba(208, 220, 232, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(210, 34%, 86%)
- HSV
- hsv(210, 10%, 91%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(10%, 5%, 0%, 9%)
- LAB
- lab(87.1 -2.4 -7.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(88.9% 0.021 248.1)
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 blue 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: gainsboro #DCDCDC · ΔE 6.6
- RAL 7047: Telegrey 4 #CFD0CF · ΔE 7.2 · 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 Silk works
- Web & UI: A natural surface tint: use it for cards, section backgrounds, or hover states instead of flat white.
- Interiors: A softer alternative to builder's white for walls, trim, or ceilings. It turns warmer under evening light.
- 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.
- 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.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Blue Silk
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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 Silk 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 1.39:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 15.08:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Blue Silk background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Blue Silk
Blue Silk with its complement
Soft neighbors of Blue Silk
Blue Silk triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Iceberg #DAE4EE · ΔE 2.1
- Skyscraper #D3DBE2 · ΔE 2.3
- Freeze Up #DEE9F4 · ΔE 3.0
- Zen #CFD9DE · ΔE 3.2
- Salty Ice #CCE2F3 · ΔE 3.5
- Steel Mist #C6CEDA · ΔE 3.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Blue Silk is closest to Crepuscular .
FAQ
Blue Silk FAQs
What color is Blue Silk?
Blue Silk is a light blue with the hex code #D0DCE8. In HSL terms it has a hue of 210°, 34% saturation, and 86% lightness.
What is the hex code for Blue Silk?
The hex code for Blue Silk is #D0DCE8. In RGB it's rgb(208, 220, 232), and in CMYK it's cmyk(10%, 5%, 0%, 9%).
What colors go well with Blue Silk?
Blue Silk pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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