Icebreaker
Also known as: Pre School, Yorkshire Cloud, Winter Wonderland, Blue Dolphin
With its cool undertone, Icebreaker (#B7C2CC) comes across as calm and trustworthy. Designers reach for it in finance apps and trust-driven interfaces. Reach for a orange companion shade to give Icebreaker maximum contrast. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (11.60:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Icebreaker color codes
- HEX
- #B7C2CC
- RGB
- rgb(183, 194, 204)
- RGBA
- rgba(183, 194, 204, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(209, 17%, 76%)
- HSV
- hsv(209, 10%, 80%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(10%, 5%, 0%, 20%)
- LAB
- lab(77.8 -2.4 -6.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(80.9% 0.019 245.4)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: silver#C0C0C0 · ΔE 5.9
- 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 Icebreaker works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Sits in the trust register — a natural primary for finance, health, and B2B brands.
- 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.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Icebreaker
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Icebreaker 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 1.81:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 11.60:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Icebreaker background: #000000
Palettes featuring Icebreaker
Icebreaker with its complement
Soft neighbors of Icebreaker
Icebreaker triad
Similar colors
- Plein Air#B9C4D2 · ΔE 2.0
- Stormy#B0BCC3 · ΔE 2.4
- Metallic#BCC3C7 · ΔE 2.9
- Steel Mist#C6CEDA · ΔE 3.7
- Rendez-Blue#ABBED0 · ΔE 3.8
- Microchip#BABCC0 · ΔE 4.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Icebreaker is closest to Moonbeam.
Icebreaker FAQs
What color is Icebreaker?
Icebreaker is a light blue with the hex code #B7C2CC. In HSL terms it has a hue of 209°, 17% saturation, and 76% lightness.
What is the hex code for Icebreaker?
The hex code for Icebreaker is #B7C2CC. In RGB it's rgb(183, 194, 204), and in CMYK it's cmyk(10%, 5%, 0%, 20%).
What colors go well with Icebreaker?
Icebreaker pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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