Cityscape
Also known as: Tahoe Snow , Pearl City , Milk Blue , Elusive Blue
Cityscape is a pale, gentle cyan that reads as cool and clear. It earns its place in modern branding and tech interfaces. 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.
Reference
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)
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 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Cityscape
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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 Cityscape 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 16.12:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Cityscape background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Cityscape
Cityscape with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cityscape
Cityscape triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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 pink accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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