High Tide
Also known as: Windfall, Dresden Doll, Windy City, Paula Loves Paris
High Tide brings a steady and dependable feel to any palette. This soft blue is a natural fit for trust-driven interfaces and corporate branding. For contrast, pair it with a orange from its complementary palette below. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 8.29:1 on black clears AA.
High Tide color codes
- HEX
- #85A6C8
- RGB
- rgb(133, 166, 200)
- RGBA
- rgba(133, 166, 200, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(210, 38%, 65%)
- HSV
- hsv(210, 34%, 78%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(34%, 17%, 0%, 22%)
- LAB
- lab(66.6 -5.5 -21.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(71.3% 0.062 249.5)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: cornflowerblue#6495ED · ΔE 7.6
- RAL 5024 — Pastel blue#6A93B0 · ΔE 7.3 · 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 High Tide 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 High Tide
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from High Tide 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 2.53:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 8.29:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a High Tide background: #000000
Palettes featuring High Tide
High Tide with its complement
Soft neighbors of High Tide
High Tide triad
Similar colors
- Windfall#84A7CE · ΔE 1.3
- Shipmate#7AA3CC · ΔE 2.3
- High Seas#7DABD8 · ΔE 3.3
- Old World#91A8CF · ΔE 4.1
- Sailing#869CBB · ΔE 4.1
- Queer Blue#88ACE0 · ΔE 4.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of High Tide is closest to French Oak.
High Tide FAQs
What color is High Tide?
High Tide is a medium blue with the hex code #85A6C8. In HSL terms it has a hue of 210°, 38% saturation, and 65% lightness.
What is the hex code for High Tide?
The hex code for High Tide is #85A6C8. In RGB it's rgb(133, 166, 200), and in CMYK it's cmyk(34%, 17%, 0%, 22%).
What colors go well with High Tide?
High Tide pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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