Quick-Freeze
Also known as: Light Sky Chase , Ice Shard Soft Blue , Everglade Mist , Infinitesimal Blue
Quietly crisp and refreshing, Quick-Freeze is a cool-toned cyan that earns its keep in tech interfaces and water themes. A pink counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (14.38:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Quick-Freeze color codes
- HEX
- #BDDBE1
- RGB
- rgb(189, 219, 225)
- RGBA
- rgba(189, 219, 225, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(190, 37%, 81%)
- HSV
- hsv(190, 16%, 88%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(16%, 3%, 0%, 12%)
- LAB
- lab(85.3 -9.4 -6.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(87.1% 0.033 211.1)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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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
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neutral, leaning cool
subtle cyan undertone in this near-neutral
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 →
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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: lightblue #ADD8E6 · ΔE 3.9
- RAL 7035: Light grey #CBD0CC · ΔE 9.2 · 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 Quick-Freeze works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Quick-Freeze
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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 →
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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)
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 →
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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 Quick-Freeze 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 1.46:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 14.38:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Quick-Freeze background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Quick-Freeze
Quick-Freeze with its complement
Soft neighbors of Quick-Freeze
Quick-Freeze triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Breezy #C2DDE6 · ΔE 2.0
- Poolside #BEE0E2 · ΔE 2.6
- Cold Wave #C2E2E3 · ΔE 2.9
- Peek-a-Blue #C5E1E1 · ΔE 3.0
- Northwind #CEE5E9 · ΔE 3.3
- Pale Whale #B6D3DF · ΔE 3.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Quick-Freeze is closest to Ballet .
FAQ
Quick-Freeze FAQs
What color is Quick-Freeze?
Quick-Freeze is a light cyan with the hex code #BDDBE1. In HSL terms it has a hue of 190°, 37% saturation, and 81% lightness.
What is the hex code for Quick-Freeze?
The hex code for Quick-Freeze is #BDDBE1. In RGB it's rgb(189, 219, 225), and in CMYK it's cmyk(16%, 3%, 0%, 12%).
What colors go well with Quick-Freeze?
Quick-Freeze pairs naturally with pink tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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