Rendez-Blue
Also known as: Airway , Wood Pigeon , Skyway , Glacier Mist
Rendez-Blue is a soft, gentle blue that reads as cool and professional. It earns its place in corporate branding and SaaS products. Reach for a orange companion shade to give Rendez-Blue maximum contrast. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (11.01:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Rendez-Blue color codes
- HEX
- #ABBED0
- RGB
- rgb(171, 190, 208)
- RGBA
- rgba(171, 190, 208, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(209, 28%, 74%)
- HSV
- hsv(209, 18%, 82%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(18%, 9%, 0%, 18%)
- LAB
- lab(75.9 -3.9 -11.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(79.3% 0.033 246.8)
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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neutral, leaning cool
subtle blue 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: lightsteelblue #B0C4DE · ΔE 3.5
- RAL 7040: Window grey #9DA3A6 · 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 Rendez-Blue works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation: a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- 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.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- 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 Rendez-Blue
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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 Rendez-Blue 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 1.91:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 11.01:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Rendez-Blue background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Rendez-Blue
Rendez-Blue with its complement
Soft neighbors of Rendez-Blue
Rendez-Blue triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Sailor Boy #AEBBD0 · ΔE 3.3
- Plein Air #B9C4D2 · ΔE 3.4
- Icebreaker #B7C2CC · ΔE 3.8
- Metal Gear #A2C3DB · ΔE 3.9
- Featherbed #AFCBE5 · ΔE 4.3
- Stormy #B0BCC3 · ΔE 4.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Rendez-Blue is closest to Attic Linen .
FAQ
Rendez-Blue FAQs
What color is Rendez-Blue?
Rendez-Blue is a light blue with the hex code #ABBED0. In HSL terms it has a hue of 209°, 28% saturation, and 74% lightness.
What is the hex code for Rendez-Blue?
The hex code for Rendez-Blue is #ABBED0. In RGB it's rgb(171, 190, 208), and in CMYK it's cmyk(18%, 9%, 0%, 18%).
What colors go well with Rendez-Blue?
Rendez-Blue pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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