High Tide
Also known as: Windfall , Dresden Doll , Windy City , Paula Loves Paris
High Tide is a soft, gentle blue that reads as steady and dependable. It earns its place in 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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, and empty-state illustrations, but 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of High Tide
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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 High Tide 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 2.53:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 8.29:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a High Tide background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring High Tide
High Tide with its complement
Soft neighbors of High Tide
High Tide triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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