Crushed Ice
Also known as: Glacial Drift , Arabian Veil , Luminescent Sky , Winter Meadow
Crushed Ice is what happens when cyan turns pale and vivid. The effect is crisp and refreshing, made for water themes and healthcare apps. Reach for a white companion shade to give Crushed Ice maximum contrast. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (18.99:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Crushed Ice color codes
- HEX
- #C4FFF7
- RGB
- rgb(196, 255, 247)
- RGBA
- rgba(196, 255, 247, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(172, 100%, 88%)
- HSV
- hsv(172, 23%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(23%, 0%, 3%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(95.8 -20.4 -2.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(95.8% 0.060 186.0)
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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cool
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: paleturquoise #AFEEEE · ΔE 4.7
- RAL 6019: Pastel green #B7D9B1 · ΔE 14.7 · 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 Crushed Ice 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: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- 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: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Crushed Ice
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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 Crushed Ice 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 1.11:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 18.99:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Crushed Ice background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Crushed Ice
Crushed Ice with its complement
Soft neighbors of Crushed Ice
Crushed Ice triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Frostbite #ACFFFC · ΔE 4.1
- Ice #D6FFFA · ΔE 4.1
- Water Leaf #B6ECDE · ΔE 4.7
- Caribbean #CAF0E5 · ΔE 5.1
- Cold Canada #DBFFFE · ΔE 6.1
- Ice Cube #AFE3D6 · ΔE 6.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Crushed Ice is closest to Tutu .
FAQ
Crushed Ice FAQs
What color is Crushed Ice?
Crushed Ice is a light cyan with the hex code #C4FFF7. In HSL terms it has a hue of 172°, 100% saturation, and 88% lightness.
What is the hex code for Crushed Ice?
The hex code for Crushed Ice is #C4FFF7. In RGB it's rgb(196, 255, 247), and in CMYK it's cmyk(23%, 0%, 3%, 0%).
What colors go well with Crushed Ice?
Crushed Ice pairs naturally with white 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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