Freeze Up
Also known as: St. Petersburg , Harbour Afternoon , Iceberg , Azureish White
A lively blue with a calm and trustworthy character, Freeze Up works well for SaaS products and finance apps. Reach for a orange companion shade to give Freeze Up maximum contrast. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (17.07:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Freeze Up color codes
- HEX
- #DEE9F4
- RGB
- rgb(222, 233, 244)
- RGBA
- rgba(222, 233, 244, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(210, 50%, 91%)
- HSV
- hsv(210, 9%, 96%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(9%, 5%, 0%, 4%)
- LAB
- lab(91.8 -2.2 -6.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(92.9% 0.019 248.0)
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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neutral, leaning cool
subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral
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: aliceblue #F0F8FF · ΔE 3.7
- RAL 9003: Signal white #F4F8F4 · ΔE 8.0 · 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 Freeze Up works
- Web & UI: A natural surface tint: use it for cards, section backgrounds, or hover states instead of flat white.
- Interiors: A softer alternative to builder's white for walls, trim, or ceilings. It turns warmer under evening light.
- 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.
- 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.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Freeze Up
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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 Freeze Up 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 1.23:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 17.07:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Freeze Up background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Freeze Up
Freeze Up with its complement
Soft neighbors of Freeze Up
Freeze Up triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Iceberg #DAE4EE · ΔE 1.2
- Cotton Boll #E7EFFB · ΔE 2.1
- First Snow #E8EFF8 · ΔE 2.1
- Blue Silk #D0DCE8 · ΔE 3.0
- Cloudless #D6EAFC · ΔE 3.4
- Cityscape #DAE3E7 · ΔE 3.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Freeze Up is closest to Gardenia .
FAQ
Freeze Up FAQs
What color is Freeze Up?
Freeze Up is a light blue with the hex code #DEE9F4. In HSL terms it has a hue of 210°, 50% saturation, and 91% lightness.
What is the hex code for Freeze Up?
The hex code for Freeze Up is #DEE9F4. In RGB it's rgb(222, 233, 244), and in CMYK it's cmyk(9%, 5%, 0%, 4%).
What colors go well with Freeze Up?
Freeze Up pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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