Maritime
Also known as: Periwinkle Dream, Frost Fairy, Light Blue Grey, Misty Mountains
Maritime is a pale, lively blue that reads as cool and professional. It shines in trust-driven interfaces and corporate branding. Because it leans cool, balancing it with a orange keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 13.28:1 on black clears AA.
Maritime color codes
- HEX
- #BDCFEA
- RGB
- rgb(189, 207, 234)
- RGBA
- rgba(189, 207, 234, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(216, 52%, 83%)
- HSV
- hsv(216, 19%, 92%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(19%, 12%, 0%, 8%)
- LAB
- lab(82.4 -2.1 -15.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(85.0% 0.043 258.4)
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: lightsteelblue#B0C4DE · ΔE 3.0
- RAL 7047 — Telegrey 4#CFD0CF · ΔE 11.9 · 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 Maritime 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 Maritime
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Maritime 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 1.58:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 13.28:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Maritime background: #000000
Palettes featuring Maritime
Maritime with its complement
Soft neighbors of Maritime
Maritime triad
Similar colors
- Breeze#AEC9EA · ΔE 3.3
- Featherbed#AFCBE5 · ΔE 4.0
- Icy Plains#CFDAFB · ΔE 4.9
- Sky High#A7C2EB · ΔE 5.3
- Plein Air#B9C4D2 · ΔE 5.3
- Sailor Boy#AEBBD0 · ΔE 5.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Maritime is closest to Tatami.
Maritime FAQs
What color is Maritime?
Maritime is a light blue with the hex code #BDCFEA. In HSL terms it has a hue of 216°, 52% saturation, and 83% lightness.
What is the hex code for Maritime?
The hex code for Maritime is #BDCFEA. In RGB it's rgb(189, 207, 234), and in CMYK it's cmyk(19%, 12%, 0%, 8%).
What colors go well with Maritime?
Maritime pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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