Teardrop
Also known as: Queen of Waves , Sea Spray , Full Moon Grey , Field Frost
Expect crisp and refreshing associations from Teardrop, a pale cyan suited to healthcare apps and modern branding. Its complement lands in pink territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (16.67:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Teardrop color codes
- HEX
- #D1EAEA
- RGB
- rgb(209, 234, 234)
- RGBA
- rgba(209, 234, 234, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(180, 37%, 87%)
- HSV
- hsv(180, 11%, 92%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(11%, 0%, 0%, 8%)
- LAB
- lab(90.9 -8.5 -2.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(91.9% 0.026 196.7)
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: lightcyan #E0FFFF · ΔE 4.5
- RAL 9003: Signal white #F4F8F4 · ΔE 8.6 · 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 Teardrop works
- Web & UI: A natural surface tint: use it for cards, section backgrounds, or hover states instead of flat white.
- Interiors: A softer alternative to builder's white for walls, trim, or ceilings. It turns warmer under evening light.
- 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.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Teardrop
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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 Teardrop 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 1.26:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 16.67:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Teardrop background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Teardrop
Teardrop with its complement
Soft neighbors of Teardrop
Teardrop triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Peek-a-Blue #C5E1E1 · ΔE 2.3
- Northwind #CEE5E9 · ΔE 2.4
- Cold Wave #C2E2E3 · ΔE 2.9
- Spa #CEECE7 · ΔE 2.9
- Ice Dagger #CEE5DF · ΔE 2.9
- Swan Lake #C5E5E2 · ΔE 3.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Teardrop is closest to Fresco .
FAQ
Teardrop FAQs
What color is Teardrop?
Teardrop is a light cyan with the hex code #D1EAEA. In HSL terms it has a hue of 180°, 37% saturation, and 87% lightness.
What is the hex code for Teardrop?
The hex code for Teardrop is #D1EAEA. In RGB it's rgb(209, 234, 234), and in CMYK it's cmyk(11%, 0%, 0%, 8%).
What colors go well with Teardrop?
Teardrop pairs naturally with pink tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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