Bright Star
Also known as: Wind Blown , Snow Blanket , Cosmic Dust , Cold Light
On screen, Bright Star registers as cool and professional: a pale blue at home in trust-driven interfaces and corporate branding. Because it leans cool, balancing it with a orange keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (16.10:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Bright Star color codes
- HEX
- #DDE2E6
- RGB
- rgb(221, 226, 230)
- RGBA
- rgba(221, 226, 230, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(207, 15%, 88%)
- HSV
- hsv(207, 4%, 90%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(4%, 2%, 0%, 10%)
- LAB
- lab(89.6 -1.2 -2.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(91.0% 0.008 241.7)
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 3.0
- RAL 7047: Telegrey 4 #CFD0CF · ΔE 4.9 · 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 Bright Star 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: 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.
- 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 Bright Star
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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 Bright Star 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 1.30:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 16.10:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Bright Star background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Bright Star
Bright Star with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bright Star
Bright Star triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Cityscape #DAE3E7 · ΔE 1.8
- Serene #DCE3E4 · ΔE 2.0
- Skyscraper #D3DBE2 · ΔE 2.3
- Steam #DDDDDD · ΔE 2.9
- Iceberg #DAE4EE · ΔE 3.0
- Placebo #E7E7E7 · ΔE 3.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Bright Star is closest to Grim Grey .
FAQ
Bright Star FAQs
What color is Bright Star?
Bright Star is a light blue with the hex code #DDE2E6. In HSL terms it has a hue of 207°, 15% saturation, and 88% lightness.
What is the hex code for Bright Star?
The hex code for Bright Star is #DDE2E6. In RGB it's rgb(221, 226, 230), and in CMYK it's cmyk(4%, 2%, 0%, 10%).
What colors go well with Bright Star?
Bright Star 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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