Ice
Also known as: Refreshing Primer , Mount Olympus , Mid Spring Morning , Pale Blue
A vivid cyan with a cool and clear character, Ice works well for 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.
Reference
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)
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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neutral, leaning cool
subtle cyan undertone in this near-neutral
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: 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. It turns 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, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Ice
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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 Ice 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 1.07:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 19.54:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Ice background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Ice
Ice with its complement
Soft neighbors of Ice
Ice triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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.
Planning around this color? See everything that goes with Ice : 10 computed pairings with palettes.
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