Crystal
Also known as: Rapture Blue , Geyser Pool , Iced Aqua , Ice Pack
Quietly clean and modern, Crystal is a cool-toned cyan that earns its keep in water themes and healthcare apps. For contrast, pair it with a pink from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (13.52:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Crystal color codes
- HEX
- #A7D8DE
- RGB
- rgb(167, 216, 222)
- RGBA
- rgba(167, 216, 222, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(187, 45%, 76%)
- HSV
- hsv(187, 25%, 87%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(25%, 3%, 0%, 13%)
- LAB
- lab(83.0 -15.4 -8.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(85.0% 0.051 205.5)
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: powderblue #B0E0E6 · ΔE 1.9
- RAL 6027: Light green #81C0BB · ΔE 9.0 · 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 Crystal works
- 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.
- 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.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Crystal
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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 Crystal 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 1.55:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 13.52:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Crystal background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Crystal
Crystal with its complement
Soft neighbors of Crystal
Crystal triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Clear Water #AAD5DB · ΔE 1.4
- Opal #AEE0E4 · ΔE 2.0
- Wave #A5CED5 · ΔE 2.9
- Light Blue #ADD8E6 · ΔE 4.2
- Poolside #BEE0E2 · ΔE 4.3
- Polar Wind #B4DFED · ΔE 4.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Crystal is closest to Rose Haze .
FAQ
Crystal FAQs
What color is Crystal?
Crystal is a light cyan with the hex code #A7D8DE. In HSL terms it has a hue of 187°, 45% saturation, and 76% lightness.
What is the hex code for Crystal?
The hex code for Crystal is #A7D8DE. In RGB it's rgb(167, 216, 222), and in CMYK it's cmyk(25%, 3%, 0%, 13%).
What colors go well with Crystal?
Crystal pairs naturally with pink tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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