Droplet
Also known as: Endless Horizon, Malmö FF, Shiva Blue, Columbia Blue
A vivid blue with a cool and professional character, Droplet works beautifully for corporate branding and SaaS products. Because it leans cool, balancing it with a orange keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 14.50:1 on black clears AA.
Droplet color codes
- HEX
- #AADDFF
- RGB
- rgb(170, 221, 255)
- RGBA
- rgba(170, 221, 255, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(204, 100%, 83%)
- HSV
- hsv(204, 33%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(33%, 13%, 0%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(85.4 -11.1 -22.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(87.4% 0.071 237.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: lightskyblue#87CEFA · ΔE 5.1
- RAL 7047 — Telegrey 4#CFD0CF · ΔE 16.3 · 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 Droplet works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- 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.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Droplet
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Droplet 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 1.45:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 14.50:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Droplet background: #000000
Palettes featuring Droplet
Droplet with its complement
Soft neighbors of Droplet
Droplet triad
Similar colors
- Fail Whale#99CCEE · ΔE 4.1
- Ariel#AED7EA · ΔE 4.8
- Baby Blue#A2CFFE · ΔE 5.2
- Fresh Air#A6E7FF · ΔE 5.5
- Clear Sky#8ECCFE · ΔE 5.5
- Below Zero#87CDED · ΔE 5.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Droplet is closest to Polly.
Droplet FAQs
What color is Droplet?
Droplet is a light blue with the hex code #AADDFF. In HSL terms it has a hue of 204°, 100% saturation, and 83% lightness.
What is the hex code for Droplet?
The hex code for Droplet is #AADDFF. In RGB it's rgb(170, 221, 255), and in CMYK it's cmyk(33%, 13%, 0%, 0%).
What colors go well with Droplet?
Droplet pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony, and with red accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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