Breezy
Also known as: Breeze in June, Washing Powder White, Gauzy Calico, Wind Tunnel
Quietly cool and clear, Breezy is a cool-toned cyan that earns its keep in tech interfaces and water themes. For contrast, pair it with a red from its complementary palette below. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 14.78:1 on black clears AA.
Breezy color codes
- HEX
- #C2DDE6
- RGB
- rgb(194, 221, 230)
- RGBA
- rgba(194, 221, 230, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(195, 42%, 83%)
- HSV
- hsv(195, 16%, 90%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(16%, 4%, 0%, 10%)
- LAB
- lab(86.3 -7.9 -7.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(88.0% 0.031 219.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle cyan undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: lightblue#ADD8E6 · ΔE 4.3
- RAL 7035 — Light grey#CBD0CC · ΔE 9.1 · 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 Breezy 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 Breezy
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Breezy 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 1.42:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 14.78:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Breezy background: #000000
Palettes featuring Breezy
Breezy with its complement
Soft neighbors of Breezy
Breezy triad
Similar colors
- Quick-Freeze#BDDBE1 · ΔE 2.0
- Pale Whale#B6D3DF · ΔE 2.7
- Northwind#CEE5E9 · ΔE 2.9
- Ice Cold#D2EAF1 · ΔE 3.2
- Goddess#D0E1E8 · ΔE 3.4
- Shark#CADCDE · ΔE 3.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Breezy is closest to Fiesta.
Breezy FAQs
What color is Breezy?
Breezy is a light cyan with the hex code #C2DDE6. In HSL terms it has a hue of 195°, 42% saturation, and 83% lightness.
What is the hex code for Breezy?
The hex code for Breezy is #C2DDE6. In RGB it's rgb(194, 221, 230), and in CMYK it's cmyk(16%, 4%, 0%, 10%).
What colors go well with Breezy?
Breezy pairs naturally with red tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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