Frostbite
Also known as: Affen Turquoise, Celeste, Winter Meadow, Glitchy Shader Blue
Frostbite is what happens when cyan turns pale and vivid. The effect is clean and modern, made for water themes and healthcare apps. Frostbite plays well with red tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (18.46:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Frostbite color codes
- HEX
- #ACFFFC
- RGB
- rgb(172, 255, 252)
- RGBA
- rgba(172, 255, 252, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(178, 100%, 84%)
- HSV
- hsv(178, 33%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(33%, 0%, 1%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(94.6 -26.6 -7.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(94.6% 0.081 193.0)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: paleturquoise#AFEEEE · ΔE 4.4
- RAL 6027 — Light green#81C0BB · ΔE 14.4 · 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 Frostbite 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 Frostbite
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Frostbite 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 1.14:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 18.46:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Frostbite background: #000000
Palettes featuring Frostbite
Frostbite with its complement
Soft neighbors of Frostbite
Frostbite triad
Similar colors
- Crushed Ice#C4FFF7 · ΔE 4.1
- Bath Water#88EEEE · ΔE 4.7
- Permafrost#98EFF9 · ΔE 5.8
- Aqua Fiesta#96E2E1 · ΔE 6.2
- Pale Sky#BDF6FE · ΔE 6.6
- Water Leaf#B6ECDE · ΔE 6.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Frostbite is closest to Pork Belly.
Frostbite FAQs
What color is Frostbite?
Frostbite is a light cyan with the hex code #ACFFFC. In HSL terms it has a hue of 178°, 100% saturation, and 84% lightness.
What is the hex code for Frostbite?
The hex code for Frostbite is #ACFFFC. In RGB it's rgb(172, 255, 252), and in CMYK it's cmyk(33%, 0%, 1%, 0%).
What colors go well with Frostbite?
Frostbite pairs naturally with red tones from its complementary harmony, and with pink accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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