Glacier
Also known as: Blue Eye Samurai , Watson Lake , Water Music , Flotation
Glacier sits on the cool side of the spectrum: a gentle cyan that feels clean and modern. Try it in tech interfaces and water themes. Set it against a orange 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.
Reference
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)
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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cool
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: 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 for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Glacier
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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 Glacier 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 2.38:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 8.84:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Glacier background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Glacier
Glacier with its complement
Soft neighbors of Glacier
Glacier triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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 orange 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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