Cuttlefish
Also known as: Warm Waters , Coastal Fringe , Misty Cold Sea , Waterway
Expect clean and modern associations from Cuttlefish, a soft cyan suited to 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 (9.79:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Cuttlefish color codes
- HEX
- #7FBBC2
- RGB
- rgb(127, 187, 194)
- RGBA
- rgba(127, 187, 194, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(186, 35%, 63%)
- HSV
- hsv(186, 35%, 76%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(35%, 4%, 0%, 24%)
- LAB
- lab(72.0 -18.8 -10.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(75.4% 0.063 205.1)
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: skyblue #87CEEB · ΔE 9.1
- RAL 6034: Pastel turquoise #7FB0B2 · ΔE 3.7 · 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 Cuttlefish 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 Cuttlefish
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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 Cuttlefish 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 2.15:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 9.79:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Cuttlefish background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Wavelet #7DC4CD · ΔE 2.6
- Castaway #6DBAC0 · ΔE 2.9
- Riverbed #86BEBE · ΔE 3.0
- Summit #8BB6B8 · ΔE 3.5
- Glacier #78B1BF · ΔE 4.1
- Skydive #60BFD3 · ΔE 5.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cuttlefish is closest to Mutabilis .
FAQ
Cuttlefish FAQs
What color is Cuttlefish?
Cuttlefish is a medium cyan with the hex code #7FBBC2. In HSL terms it has a hue of 186°, 35% saturation, and 63% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cuttlefish?
The hex code for Cuttlefish is #7FBBC2. In RGB it's rgb(127, 187, 194), and in CMYK it's cmyk(35%, 4%, 0%, 24%).
What colors go well with Cuttlefish?
Cuttlefish pairs naturally with pink tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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