Ice Cube
Also known as: Capri Water Blue, Cruise, Bay, Aquatic Mist
A lively cyan with a clean and modern character, Ice Cube works beautifully for water themes and healthcare apps. For contrast, pair it with a red from its complementary palette below. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 14.78:1 on black clears AA.
Ice Cube color codes
- HEX
- #AFE3D6
- RGB
- rgb(175, 227, 214)
- RGBA
- rgba(175, 227, 214, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(165, 48%, 79%)
- HSV
- hsv(165, 23%, 89%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(23%, 0%, 6%, 11%)
- LAB
- lab(86.3 -19.3 0.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(87.6% 0.056 177.9)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: paleturquoise#AFEEEE · ΔE 5.8
- RAL 6027 — Light green#81C0BB · ΔE 9.7 · 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 Ice Cube 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 Ice Cube
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Ice Cube 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 1.42:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 14.78:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Ice Cube background: #000000
Palettes featuring Ice Cube
Ice Cube with its complement
Soft neighbors of Ice Cube
Ice Cube triad
Similar colors
- Bay#B3E2D3 · ΔE 1.3
- Water Leaf#B6ECDE · ΔE 2.0
- Whirlpool#A5D8CD · ΔE 2.6
- Jade Sea#B8E0D0 · ΔE 2.9
- Quiet Jade#B1E2CB · ΔE 3.6
- Beach Glass#96DFCE · ΔE 4.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Ice Cube is closest to Guava Glow.
Ice Cube FAQs
What color is Ice Cube?
Ice Cube is a light cyan with the hex code #AFE3D6. In HSL terms it has a hue of 165°, 48% saturation, and 79% lightness.
What is the hex code for Ice Cube?
The hex code for Ice Cube is #AFE3D6. In RGB it's rgb(175, 227, 214), and in CMYK it's cmyk(23%, 0%, 6%, 11%).
What colors go well with Ice Cube?
Ice Cube 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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