Ice
Also known as: Refreshing Primer, Mount Olympus, Mid Spring Morning, Pale Blue
As a pale take on cyan, Ice carries cool and clear energy that suits tech interfaces and water themes. Set it against a white accent when you want the combination to pop. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (19.54:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Ice color codes
- HEX
- #D6FFFA
- RGB
- rgb(214, 255, 250)
- RGBA
- rgba(214, 255, 250, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(173, 100%, 92%)
- HSV
- hsv(173, 16%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(16%, 0%, 2%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(97.0 -14.3 -2.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(97.0% 0.042 187.5)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle cyan undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: lightcyan#E0FFFF · ΔE 3.7
- RAL 9016 — Traffic white#F7FBF5 · ΔE 11.9 · 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 works
- Web & UI: A natural surface tint: use it for cards, section backgrounds, or hover states instead of flat white.
- Interiors: A softer alternative to builder's white for walls, trim, or ceilings — warmer under evening light.
- 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.
- 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.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Ice
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Ice 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 1.07:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 19.54:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Ice background: #000000
Palettes featuring Ice
Ice with its complement
Soft neighbors of Ice
Ice triad
Similar colors
- Cold Canada#DBFFFE · ΔE 2.3
- Caribbean#CAF0E5 · ΔE 4.0
- Crushed Ice#C4FFF7 · ΔE 4.1
- Vaporised#CBF4F8 · ΔE 4.4
- Spa#CEECE7 · ΔE 4.5
- Icy Breeze#C4ECF0 · ΔE 5.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Ice is closest to Pink Swirl.
Ice FAQs
What color is Ice?
Ice is a light cyan with the hex code #D6FFFA. In HSL terms it has a hue of 173°, 100% saturation, and 92% lightness.
What is the hex code for Ice?
The hex code for Ice is #D6FFFA. In RGB it's rgb(214, 255, 250), and in CMYK it's cmyk(16%, 0%, 2%, 0%).
What colors go well with Ice?
Ice pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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