Fail Whale
Also known as: Honolulu, Pacific Ocean, Mediterranean Charm, Sail
A lively blue with a steady and dependable character, Fail Whale works beautifully for trust-driven interfaces and corporate branding. Its complement lands in orange territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (12.23:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Fail Whale color codes
- HEX
- #99CCEE
- RGB
- rgb(153, 204, 238)
- RGBA
- rgba(153, 204, 238, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(204, 71%, 77%)
- HSV
- hsv(204, 36%, 93%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(36%, 14%, 0%, 7%)
- LAB
- lab(79.4 -11.0 -22.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(82.1% 0.072 238.0)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: lightskyblue#87CEFA · ΔE 3.1
- RAL 6034 — Pastel turquoise#7FB0B2 · ΔE 14.7 · 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 Fail Whale 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 Fail Whale
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Fail Whale 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 1.72:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 12.23:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Fail Whale background: #000000
Palettes featuring Fail Whale
Fail Whale with its complement
Soft neighbors of Fail Whale
Fail Whale triad
Similar colors
- Fish Pond#86C8ED · ΔE 2.8
- Clear Sky#8ECCFE · ΔE 3.5
- Below Zero#87CDED · ΔE 3.8
- Droplet#AADDFF · ΔE 4.1
- Metal Gear#A2C3DB · ΔE 4.2
- Baby Blue#A2CFFE · ΔE 4.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Fail Whale is closest to Peachy-Kini.
Fail Whale FAQs
What color is Fail Whale?
Fail Whale is a light blue with the hex code #99CCEE. In HSL terms it has a hue of 204°, 71% saturation, and 77% lightness.
What is the hex code for Fail Whale?
The hex code for Fail Whale is #99CCEE. In RGB it's rgb(153, 204, 238), and in CMYK it's cmyk(36%, 14%, 0%, 7%).
What colors go well with Fail Whale?
Fail Whale 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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