Breeze
Also known as: Tropical Blue, Promise Keeping, Water Wash, Baby Bunting
Quietly steady and dependable, Breeze is a cool-toned blue that earns its keep in corporate branding and SaaS products. A orange counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 12.34:1 on black clears AA.
Breeze color codes
- HEX
- #AEC9EA
- RGB
- rgb(174, 201, 234)
- RGBA
- rgba(174, 201, 234, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(213, 59%, 80%)
- HSV
- hsv(213, 26%, 92%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(26%, 14%, 0%, 8%)
- LAB
- lab(79.8 -3.9 -19.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(82.7% 0.055 253.6)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: lightsteelblue#B0C4DE · ΔE 2.6
- RAL 7047 — Telegrey 4#CFD0CF · ΔE 14.1 · 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 Breeze works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Breeze
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Breeze 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 1.70:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 12.34:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Breeze background: #000000
Palettes featuring Breeze
Breeze with its complement
Soft neighbors of Breeze
Breeze triad
Similar colors
- Featherbed#AFCBE5 · ΔE 2.7
- Sky High#A7C2EB · ΔE 2.7
- Maritime#BDCFEA · ΔE 3.3
- Night Snow#AACCFF · ΔE 3.8
- Blue Lips#A6BCE2 · ΔE 4.0
- Baby Blue#A2CFFE · ΔE 4.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Breeze is closest to Dune.
Breeze FAQs
What color is Breeze?
Breeze is a light blue with the hex code #AEC9EA. In HSL terms it has a hue of 213°, 59% saturation, and 80% lightness.
What is the hex code for Breeze?
The hex code for Breeze is #AEC9EA. In RGB it's rgb(174, 201, 234), and in CMYK it's cmyk(26%, 14%, 0%, 8%).
What colors go well with Breeze?
Breeze pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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