Glacier
Also known as: Blue Eye Samurai, Watson Lake, Water Music, Flotation
As a soft take on cyan, Glacier carries clean and modern energy that suits tech interfaces and water themes. Set it against a red accent when you want the combination to pop. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (8.84:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Glacier color codes
- HEX
- #78B1BF
- RGB
- rgb(120, 177, 191)
- RGBA
- rgba(120, 177, 191, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(192, 36%, 61%)
- HSV
- hsv(192, 37%, 75%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(37%, 7%, 0%, 25%)
- LAB
- lab(68.6 -16.6 -13.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(72.6% 0.063 214.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: cadetblue#5F9EA0 · ΔE 8.5
- RAL 6034 — Pastel turquoise#7FB0B2 · ΔE 4.8 · 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 Glacier 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 Glacier
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Glacier 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 2.38:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 8.84:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Glacier background: #000000
Palettes featuring Glacier
Glacier with its complement
Soft neighbors of Glacier
Glacier triad
Similar colors
- Open Seas#83AFBC · ΔE 2.6
- Equanimity#83A9B3 · ΔE 4.0
- Cuttlefish#7FBBC2 · ΔE 4.1
- Seaside#66A4B0 · ΔE 4.4
- Blue Bobbin#52B4CA · ΔE 4.9
- High Dive#59B9CC · ΔE 4.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Glacier is closest to Muddy Mire.
Glacier FAQs
What color is Glacier?
Glacier is a medium cyan with the hex code #78B1BF. In HSL terms it has a hue of 192°, 36% saturation, and 61% lightness.
What is the hex code for Glacier?
The hex code for Glacier is #78B1BF. In RGB it's rgb(120, 177, 191), and in CMYK it's cmyk(37%, 7%, 0%, 25%).
What colors go well with Glacier?
Glacier pairs naturally with red tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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