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.
Reference
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)
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: 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, and empty-state illustrations, but 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Icebreaker
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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 Icebreaker 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 1.81:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 11.60:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Icebreaker background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Icebreaker
Icebreaker with its complement
Soft neighbors of Icebreaker
Icebreaker triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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