Bright Star
Also known as: Wind Blown, Snow Blanket, Cosmic Dust, Cold Light
Quietly cool and professional, Bright Star is a cool-toned blue that earns its keep 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Bright Star
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.30:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 16.10:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Bright Star background: #000000
Palettes featuring Bright Star
Bright Star with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bright Star
Bright Star triad
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.
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 red accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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