Lady-In-Waiting
Also known as: Distant Homeworld , Whimsy Blue , Spring Shower , Polar Wind
Lady-In-Waiting is what happens when cyan turns pale and lively. The effect is cool and clear, made for modern branding and tech interfaces. Reach for a orange companion shade to give Lady-In-Waiting maximum contrast. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (14.25:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Lady-In-Waiting color codes
- HEX
- #AEDCEC
- RGB
- rgb(174, 220, 236)
- RGBA
- rgba(174, 220, 236, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(195, 62%, 80%)
- HSV
- hsv(195, 26%, 93%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(26%, 7%, 0%, 7%)
- LAB
- lab(84.9 -12.8 -13.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(86.7% 0.053 221.1)
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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cool
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: lightblue #ADD8E6 · ΔE 1.2
- RAL 6027: Light green #81C0BB · ΔE 13.1 · 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 Lady-In-Waiting works
- 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.
- 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Lady-In-Waiting
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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 Lady-In-Waiting 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 1.47:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 14.25:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Lady-In-Waiting background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Lady-In-Waiting
Lady-In-Waiting with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lady-In-Waiting
Lady-In-Waiting triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Polar Wind #B4DFED · ΔE 1.1
- Light Blue #ADD8E6 · ΔE 1.2
- Ariel #AED7EA · ΔE 2.3
- Fresh Air #A6E7FF · ΔE 4.0
- Pale Whale #B6D3DF · ΔE 4.3
- Clear Water #AAD5DB · ΔE 4.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Lady-In-Waiting is closest to Taco .
FAQ
Lady-In-Waiting FAQs
What color is Lady-In-Waiting?
Lady-In-Waiting is a light cyan with the hex code #AEDCEC. In HSL terms it has a hue of 195°, 62% saturation, and 80% lightness.
What is the hex code for Lady-In-Waiting?
The hex code for Lady-In-Waiting is #AEDCEC. In RGB it's rgb(174, 220, 236), and in CMYK it's cmyk(26%, 7%, 0%, 7%).
What colors go well with Lady-In-Waiting?
Lady-In-Waiting pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony, and with pink accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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