Featherbed
Also known as: Blue Veil, Morality, Melt Ice, Wind Blue
Featherbed is a soft, lively blue that reads as cool and professional. It shines in trust-driven interfaces and corporate branding. A orange counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (12.50:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Featherbed color codes
- HEX
- #AFCBE5
- RGB
- rgb(175, 203, 229)
- RGBA
- rgba(175, 203, 229, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(209, 51%, 79%)
- HSV
- hsv(209, 24%, 90%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(24%, 11%, 0%, 10%)
- LAB
- lab(80.2 -5.5 -16.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(83.0% 0.047 246.4)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: lightsteelblue#B0C4DE · ΔE 3.1
- RAL 7047 — Telegrey 4#CFD0CF · ΔE 12.7 · 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 Featherbed 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 Featherbed
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Featherbed 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 1.68:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 12.50:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Featherbed background: #000000
Palettes featuring Featherbed
Featherbed with its complement
Soft neighbors of Featherbed
Featherbed triad
Similar colors
- Breeze#AEC9EA · ΔE 2.7
- Metal Gear#A2C3DB · ΔE 3.0
- Maritime#BDCFEA · ΔE 4.0
- Rendez-Blue#ABBED0 · ΔE 4.3
- Fail Whale#99CCEE · ΔE 5.0
- Sky High#A7C2EB · ΔE 5.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Featherbed is closest to Larb Gai.
Featherbed FAQs
What color is Featherbed?
Featherbed is a light blue with the hex code #AFCBE5. In HSL terms it has a hue of 209°, 51% saturation, and 79% lightness.
What is the hex code for Featherbed?
The hex code for Featherbed is #AFCBE5. In RGB it's rgb(175, 203, 229), and in CMYK it's cmyk(24%, 11%, 0%, 10%).
What colors go well with Featherbed?
Featherbed 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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