Polar Wind
Also known as: Bright and Breezy, Lady-In-Waiting, Rain or Shine, Break the Ice
As a pale take on cyan, Polar Wind carries cool and clear energy that suits modern branding and tech interfaces. Polar Wind plays well with orange tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (14.72:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Polar Wind color codes
- HEX
- #B4DFED
- RGB
- rgb(180, 223, 237)
- RGBA
- rgba(180, 223, 237, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(195, 61%, 82%)
- HSV
- hsv(195, 24%, 93%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(24%, 6%, 0%, 7%)
- LAB
- lab(86.1 -12.2 -11.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(87.8% 0.049 219.6)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: lightblue#ADD8E6 · ΔE 1.6
- RAL 7035 — Light grey#CBD0CC · ΔE 12.7 · 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 Polar Wind 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 Polar Wind
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Polar Wind 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 1.43:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 14.72:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Polar Wind background: #000000
Palettes featuring Polar Wind
Polar Wind with its complement
Soft neighbors of Polar Wind
Polar Wind triad
Similar colors
- Lady-In-Waiting#AEDCEC · ΔE 1.1
- Light Blue#ADD8E6 · ΔE 1.6
- Ariel#AED7EA · ΔE 2.9
- Quick-Freeze#BDDBE1 · ΔE 3.8
- Breezy#C2DDE6 · ΔE 4.0
- Pale Whale#B6D3DF · ΔE 4.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Polar Wind is closest to Cinderella.
Polar Wind FAQs
What color is Polar Wind?
Polar Wind is a light cyan with the hex code #B4DFED. In HSL terms it has a hue of 195°, 61% saturation, and 82% lightness.
What is the hex code for Polar Wind?
The hex code for Polar Wind is #B4DFED. In RGB it's rgb(180, 223, 237), and in CMYK it's cmyk(24%, 6%, 0%, 7%).
What colors go well with Polar Wind?
Polar Wind pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony, and with red accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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