Rainy Mood
Also known as: Alpine Lake , Summer Turquoise Blue , Acapulco Cliffs , Aqua Dance
A gentle cyan with a cool and clear character, Rainy Mood works well for tech interfaces and water themes. Because it leans cool, balancing it with a red keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 6.38:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Rainy Mood color codes
- HEX
- #4499AA
- RGB
- rgb(68, 153, 170)
- RGBA
- rgba(68, 153, 170, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(190, 43%, 47%)
- HSV
- hsv(190, 60%, 67%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(60%, 10%, 0%, 33%)
- LAB
- lab(58.6 -22.8 -17.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(63.8% 0.085 212.8)
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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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 →
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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: cadetblue #5F9EA0 · ΔE 6.1
- RAL 5018: Turquoise blue #21888F · ΔE 8.1 · 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 Rainy Mood works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- 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.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- 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 Rainy Mood
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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 Rainy Mood 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 3.29:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.38:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Rainy Mood background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Rainy Mood
Rainy Mood with its complement
Soft neighbors of Rainy Mood
Rainy Mood triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Blue Moon #3992A8 · ΔE 3.0
- Oasis #0092A3 · ΔE 4.4
- Atlas Cedar #5CA0A7 · ΔE 4.5
- Seaside #66A4B0 · ΔE 5.0
- Waikiki #218BA0 · ΔE 5.4
- Surgical #59A4C1 · ΔE 6.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Rainy Mood is closest to Vin Cuit .
FAQ
Rainy Mood FAQs
What color is Rainy Mood?
Rainy Mood is a medium cyan with the hex code #4499AA. In HSL terms it has a hue of 190°, 43% saturation, and 47% lightness.
What is the hex code for Rainy Mood?
The hex code for Rainy Mood is #4499AA. In RGB it's rgb(68, 153, 170), and in CMYK it's cmyk(60%, 10%, 0%, 33%).
What colors go well with Rainy Mood?
Rainy Mood pairs naturally with red tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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