Iceberg
Also known as: Ocean Air , Icelandic , Blooming Aster , St. Petersburg
Quietly steady and dependable, Iceberg is a cool-toned blue that earns its keep in corporate branding and SaaS products. Because it leans cool, balancing it with a orange keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 16.31:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Iceberg color codes
- HEX
- #DAE4EE
- RGB
- rgb(218, 228, 238)
- RGBA
- rgba(218, 228, 238, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(210, 37%, 89%)
- HSV
- hsv(210, 8%, 93%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(8%, 4%, 0%, 7%)
- LAB
- lab(90.0 -2.0 -6.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(91.4% 0.017 248.0)
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 blue 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: aliceblue #F0F8FF · ΔE 4.5
- RAL 7047: Telegrey 4 #CFD0CF · ΔE 7.2 · 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 Iceberg 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 Iceberg
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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 Iceberg 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 1.29:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 16.31:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Iceberg background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Iceberg
Iceberg with its complement
Soft neighbors of Iceberg
Iceberg triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Freeze Up #DEE9F4 · ΔE 1.2
- Blue Silk #D0DCE8 · ΔE 2.1
- Skyscraper #D3DBE2 · ΔE 2.4
- First Snow #E8EFF8 · ΔE 2.8
- Cityscape #DAE3E7 · ΔE 2.8
- Cotton Boll #E7EFFB · ΔE 2.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Iceberg is closest to Dallas Dust .
FAQ
Iceberg FAQs
What color is Iceberg?
Iceberg is a light blue with the hex code #DAE4EE. In HSL terms it has a hue of 210°, 37% saturation, and 89% lightness.
What is the hex code for Iceberg?
The hex code for Iceberg is #DAE4EE. In RGB it's rgb(218, 228, 238), and in CMYK it's cmyk(8%, 4%, 0%, 7%).
What colors go well with Iceberg?
Iceberg pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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