Cold Canada
Also known as: Apollo’s White, Salt Mountain, Refreshing Primer, Light Cyan
With its cool undertone, Cold Canada (#DBFFFE) comes across as cool and clear. Designers reach for it in water themes and healthcare apps. A white counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (19.75:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Cold Canada color codes
- HEX
- #DBFFFE
- RGB
- rgb(219, 255, 254)
- RGBA
- rgba(219, 255, 254, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(178, 100%, 93%)
- HSV
- hsv(178, 14%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(14%, 0%, 0%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(97.4 -12.1 -3.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(97.4% 0.037 194.5)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle cyan undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: lightcyan#E0FFFF · ΔE 1.5
- RAL 9003 — Signal white#F4F8F4 · ΔE 10.6 · 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 Cold Canada 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: 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Cold Canada
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Cold Canada 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 1.06:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 19.75:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Cold Canada background: #000000
Palettes featuring Cold Canada
Cold Canada with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cold Canada
Cold Canada triad
Similar colors
- Ice#D6FFFA · ΔE 2.3
- Vaporised#CBF4F8 · ΔE 3.3
- Bubbles#E7FEFF · ΔE 4.1
- Spa#CEECE7 · ΔE 4.4
- Icy Breeze#C4ECF0 · ΔE 4.6
- Teardrop#D1EAEA · ΔE 5.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cold Canada is closest to Grim White.
Cold Canada FAQs
What color is Cold Canada?
Cold Canada is a light cyan with the hex code #DBFFFE. In HSL terms it has a hue of 178°, 100% saturation, and 93% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cold Canada?
The hex code for Cold Canada is #DBFFFE. In RGB it's rgb(219, 255, 254), and in CMYK it's cmyk(14%, 0%, 0%, 0%).
What colors go well with Cold Canada?
Cold Canada pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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