Permafrost
Also known as: Shallow Water, Waterspout, Photon Projector, Alpine Expedition
Part of the cyan family, Permafrost pairs a soft base with a cool and clear presence — ideal for healthcare apps and modern branding. Permafrost plays well with red tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 16.05:1 on black clears AA.
Permafrost color codes
- HEX
- #98EFF9
- RGB
- rgb(152, 239, 249)
- RGBA
- rgba(152, 239, 249, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(186, 89%, 79%)
- HSV
- hsv(186, 39%, 98%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(39%, 4%, 0%, 2%)
- LAB
- lab(89.2 -25.5 -13.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(90.0% 0.085 205.1)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: paleturquoise#AFEEEE · ΔE 4.4
- RAL 6027 — Light green#81C0BB · ΔE 12.5 · 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 Permafrost works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Permafrost
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Permafrost 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 1.31:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 16.05:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Permafrost background: #000000
Palettes featuring Permafrost
Permafrost with its complement
Soft neighbors of Permafrost
Permafrost triad
Similar colors
- Bath Water#88EEEE · ΔE 4.5
- Aqua Fiesta#96E2E1 · ΔE 4.9
- Pale Sky#BDF6FE · ΔE 5.1
- Cold Blue#88DDDD · ΔE 5.6
- Frostbite#ACFFFC · ΔE 5.8
- Opal#AEE0E4 · ΔE 6.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Permafrost is closest to Girlie.
Permafrost FAQs
What color is Permafrost?
Permafrost is a light cyan with the hex code #98EFF9. In HSL terms it has a hue of 186°, 89% saturation, and 79% lightness.
What is the hex code for Permafrost?
The hex code for Permafrost is #98EFF9. In RGB it's rgb(152, 239, 249), and in CMYK it's cmyk(39%, 4%, 0%, 2%).
What colors go well with Permafrost?
Permafrost pairs naturally with red tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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