Cryo Freeze
Also known as: Pastel Smirk , Sage Salt , Lower Green , Maggie’s Magic
There is a calm and balanced quality to Cryo Freeze. The gentle, cool green at #DDECE0 rewards eco packaging and finance apps. A pink counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (17.15:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Cryo Freeze color codes
- HEX
- #DDECE0
- RGB
- rgb(221, 236, 224)
- RGBA
- rgba(221, 236, 224, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(132, 28%, 90%)
- HSV
- hsv(132, 6%, 93%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(6%, 0%, 5%, 7%)
- LAB
- lab(92.0 -6.8 4.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(92.9% 0.023 151.6)
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 green 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: honeydew #F0FFF0 · ΔE 4.1
- RAL 9002: Grey white #DDDED4 · ΔE 6.4 · 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 Cryo Freeze 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: Reads as growth and sustainability, at home in wellness, food, and environmental brands.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation: a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Cryo Freeze
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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 Cryo Freeze 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 1.22:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 17.15:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Cryo Freeze background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Cryo Freeze
Cryo Freeze with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cryo Freeze
Cryo Freeze triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Polar #E5F2E7 · ΔE 1.6
- Splashdown #D4E8D8 · ΔE 2.7
- Mount Eden #E7EFE0 · ΔE 3.0
- Mojito #E4F3E0 · ΔE 3.0
- Silky Mint #D7ECD9 · ΔE 3.4
- Water Lily #DDE3D5 · ΔE 3.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cryo Freeze is closest to Fairy Dust .
FAQ
Cryo Freeze FAQs
What color is Cryo Freeze?
Cryo Freeze is a light green with the hex code #DDECE0. In HSL terms it has a hue of 132°, 28% saturation, and 90% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cryo Freeze?
The hex code for Cryo Freeze is #DDECE0. In RGB it's rgb(221, 236, 224), and in CMYK it's cmyk(6%, 0%, 5%, 7%).
What colors go well with Cryo Freeze?
Cryo Freeze pairs naturally with pink tones from its complementary harmony, and with purple accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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