Rendez-Blue
Also known as: Airway, Wood Pigeon, Skyway, Glacier Mist
Rendez-Blue is what happens when blue turns soft and gentle. The effect is cool and professional, made for 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Rendez-Blue
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.91:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 11.01:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Rendez-Blue background: #000000
Palettes featuring Rendez-Blue
Rendez-Blue with its complement
Soft neighbors of Rendez-Blue
Rendez-Blue triad
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.
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, and with red accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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