Cityscape
Also known as: Tahoe Snow, Pearl City, Milk Blue, Elusive Blue
Cityscape is a pale, gentle cyan that reads as clean and modern. It shines in healthcare apps and modern branding. Set it against a orange accent when you want the combination to pop. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (16.12:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Cityscape color codes
- HEX
- #DAE3E7
- RGB
- rgb(218, 227, 231)
- RGBA
- rgba(218, 227, 231, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(198, 21%, 88%)
- HSV
- hsv(198, 6%, 91%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(6%, 2%, 0%, 9%)
- LAB
- lab(89.6 -2.6 -3.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(91.0% 0.011 226.0)
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 4.3
- RAL 7047 — Telegrey 4#CFD0CF · ΔE 5.6 · 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 Cityscape works
- Web & UI: Too light for text, ideal as a background wash that keeps a page from feeling sterile.
- Interiors: Wall-to-wall safe: it behaves like a white with personality, especially in north-facing rooms.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Cityscape
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Cityscape 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 16.12:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Cityscape background: #000000
Palettes featuring Cityscape
Cityscape with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cityscape
Cityscape triad
Similar colors
- Serene#DCE3E4 · ΔE 1.5
- Airy#DAE6E9 · ΔE 1.6
- Bright Star#DDE2E6 · ΔE 1.8
- Dreamstress#D6E5EA · ΔE 2.3
- Zen#CFD9DE · ΔE 2.4
- Skyscraper#D3DBE2 · ΔE 2.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cityscape is closest to Bookworm.
Cityscape FAQs
What color is Cityscape?
Cityscape is a light cyan with the hex code #DAE3E7. In HSL terms it has a hue of 198°, 21% saturation, and 88% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cityscape?
The hex code for Cityscape is #DAE3E7. In RGB it's rgb(218, 227, 231), and in CMYK it's cmyk(6%, 2%, 0%, 9%).
What colors go well with Cityscape?
Cityscape 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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