Opal

#AEE0E4

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 pink accent when you want the combination to pop. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (14.58:1), but avoid it as text on white.

Reference

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)

Analysis

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

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

The subtle secondary bias in a color that seems neutral. A gray can have a blue or green undertone; a white can lean warm or cool. Undertones decide whether two near-neutrals clash or agree.Full glossary entry →

CoolWarm

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 →

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, 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 Opal

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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)

Tones (muted)

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 →

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

Accessibility

Contrast & accessibility

Aa on white

contrast 1.44:1

AA fail AAA fail AA large fail

Aa on black

contrast 14.58:1

AA pass AAA pass AA large pass

Best text color on a Opal background: #000000

Palettes

Palettes featuring Opal

Opal with its complement

Soft neighbors of Opal

Opal triad

Explore

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Opal is closest to Channel .

FAQ

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 pink tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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