Breezy
Also known as: Breeze in June , Washing Powder White , Gauzy Calico , Wind Tunnel
Breezy holds a pale position in the cyan range and reads as cool and clear. You'll see it used for tech interfaces and water themes. For contrast, pair it with a orange from its complementary palette below. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 14.78:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
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)
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 cyan 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: 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, and empty-state illustrations, but 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Breezy
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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 Breezy 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 1.42:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 14.78:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Breezy background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Breezy
Breezy with its complement
Soft neighbors of Breezy
Breezy triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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 orange tones from its complementary harmony, and with pink accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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