Cuttlefish
Also known as: Warm Waters, Coastal Fringe, Misty Cold Sea, Waterway
A gentle cyan with a clean and modern character, Cuttlefish works beautifully for water themes and healthcare apps. For contrast, pair it with a red 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Cuttlefish
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.15:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 9.79:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Cuttlefish background: #000000
Palettes featuring Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish triad
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.
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 red tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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