Opal
Also known as: Blue Bauble, Vandermint, Powder Blue, Geyser Pool
Quietly crisp and refreshing, Opal is a cool-toned cyan that earns its keep in healthcare apps and modern branding. Set it against a red accent when you want the combination to pop. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (14.58:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Opal color codes
- HEX
- #AEE0E4
- RGB
- rgb(174, 224, 228)
- RGBA
- rgba(174, 224, 228, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(184, 50%, 79%)
- HSV
- hsv(184, 24%, 89%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(24%, 2%, 0%, 11%)
- LAB
- lab(85.8 -16.0 -7.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(87.3% 0.052 202.3)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: powderblue#B0E0E6 · ΔE 1.1
- RAL 6027 — Light green#81C0BB · ΔE 10.0 · 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 Opal 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 Opal
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Opal 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 1.44:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 14.58:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Opal background: #000000
Palettes featuring Opal
Opal with its complement
Soft neighbors of Opal
Opal triad
Similar colors
- Crystal#A7D8DE · ΔE 2.0
- Clear Water#AAD5DB · ΔE 3.0
- Poolside#BEE0E2 · ΔE 3.7
- Icy Breeze#C4ECF0 · ΔE 3.9
- Swimming#C2E5E5 · ΔE 3.9
- Cold Wave#C2E2E3 · ΔE 4.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Opal is closest to Channel.
Opal FAQs
What color is Opal?
Opal is a light cyan with the hex code #AEE0E4. In HSL terms it has a hue of 184°, 50% saturation, and 79% lightness.
What is the hex code for Opal?
The hex code for Opal is #AEE0E4. In RGB it's rgb(174, 224, 228), and in CMYK it's cmyk(24%, 2%, 0%, 11%).
What colors go well with Opal?
Opal pairs naturally with red tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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