Icy Breeze
Also known as: Launderette Blue, Egg Blue, Silent Breeze, Light Vandamint
Quietly clean and modern, Icy Breeze is a cool-toned cyan that earns its keep in modern branding and tech interfaces. For contrast, pair it with a red from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (16.60:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Icy Breeze color codes
- HEX
- #C4ECF0
- RGB
- rgb(196, 236, 240)
- RGBA
- rgba(196, 236, 240, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(185, 59%, 85%)
- HSV
- hsv(185, 18%, 94%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(18%, 2%, 0%, 6%)
- LAB
- lab(90.6 -12.8 -6.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(91.6% 0.042 203.9)
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: powderblue#B0E0E6 · ΔE 3.5
- RAL 7035 — Light grey#CBD0CC · ΔE 12.2 · 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 Icy Breeze works
- 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.
- 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.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Icy Breeze
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Icy Breeze 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 1.26:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 16.60:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Icy Breeze background: #000000
Palettes featuring Icy Breeze
Icy Breeze with its complement
Soft neighbors of Icy Breeze
Icy Breeze triad
Similar colors
- Vaporised#CBF4F8 · ΔE 1.7
- Swimming#C2E5E5 · ΔE 2.3
- Cold Wave#C2E2E3 · ΔE 2.9
- Poolside#BEE0E2 · ΔE 2.9
- Swan Lake#C5E5E2 · ΔE 3.5
- Peek-a-Blue#C5E1E1 · ΔE 3.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Icy Breeze is closest to Ballet.
Icy Breeze FAQs
What color is Icy Breeze?
Icy Breeze is a light cyan with the hex code #C4ECF0. In HSL terms it has a hue of 185°, 59% saturation, and 85% lightness.
What is the hex code for Icy Breeze?
The hex code for Icy Breeze is #C4ECF0. In RGB it's rgb(196, 236, 240), and in CMYK it's cmyk(18%, 2%, 0%, 6%).
What colors go well with Icy Breeze?
Icy Breeze pairs naturally with red tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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