Cloudless
Also known as: Veiling Waterfalls , Hoarfrost , Calcareous Sinter , Hint of Blue
Quietly steady and dependable, Cloudless is a cool-toned blue that earns its keep in SaaS products and finance apps. Because it leans cool, balancing it with a orange keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (17.03:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Cloudless color codes
- HEX
- #D6EAFC
- RGB
- rgb(214, 234, 252)
- RGBA
- rgba(214, 234, 252, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(208, 86%, 91%)
- HSV
- hsv(208, 15%, 99%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(15%, 7%, 0%, 1%)
- LAB
- lab(91.6 -4.2 -11.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(92.8% 0.032 245.3)
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: aliceblue #F0F8FF · ΔE 6.1
- RAL 9003: Signal white #F4F8F4 · ΔE 10.8 · 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 Cloudless 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: 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.
- 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.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Cloudless
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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 Cloudless 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 1.23:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 17.03:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Cloudless background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Cloudless
Cloudless with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cloudless
Cloudless triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Salty Ice #CCE2F3 · ΔE 2.1
- Freeze Up #DEE9F4 · ΔE 3.4
- Iceberg #DAE4EE · ΔE 4.0
- Blue Silk #D0DCE8 · ΔE 4.1
- Cotton Boll #E7EFFB · ΔE 4.5
- Goddess #D0E1E8 · ΔE 5.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cloudless is closest to Fondant .
FAQ
Cloudless FAQs
What color is Cloudless?
Cloudless is a light blue with the hex code #D6EAFC. In HSL terms it has a hue of 208°, 86% saturation, and 91% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cloudless?
The hex code for Cloudless is #D6EAFC. In RGB it's rgb(214, 234, 252), and in CMYK it's cmyk(15%, 7%, 0%, 1%).
What colors go well with Cloudless?
Cloudless pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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