Water
Also known as: Frostproof, Chalky Blue White, Frosty Day, Glacial Day
As a pale take on cyan, Water carries crisp and refreshing energy that suits modern branding and tech interfaces. Water plays well with red tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (17.75:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Water color codes
- HEX
- #D4F1F9
- RGB
- rgb(212, 241, 249)
- RGBA
- rgba(212, 241, 249, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(193, 76%, 90%)
- HSV
- hsv(193, 15%, 98%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(15%, 3%, 0%, 2%)
- LAB
- lab(93.2 -8.6 -7.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(94.0% 0.032 216.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle cyan undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: lightcyan#E0FFFF · ΔE 4.7
- RAL 9003 — Signal white#F4F8F4 · ΔE 9.7 · 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 Water works
- Web & UI: Too light for text, ideal as a background wash that keeps a page from feeling sterile.
- Interiors: Wall-to-wall safe: it behaves like a white with personality, especially in north-facing rooms.
- 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.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Water
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Water 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 1.18:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 17.75:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Water background: #000000
Palettes featuring Water
Water with its complement
Soft neighbors of Water
Water triad
Similar colors
- Ice Cold#D2EAF1 · ΔE 1.9
- Northwind#CEE5E9 · ΔE 3.2
- Teardrop#D1EAEA · ΔE 3.8
- Vaporised#CBF4F8 · ΔE 4.2
- Bubbles#E7FEFF · ΔE 4.2
- Icy Breeze#C4ECF0 · ΔE 4.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Water is closest to Air-Kiss.
Water FAQs
What color is Water?
Water is a light cyan with the hex code #D4F1F9. In HSL terms it has a hue of 193°, 76% saturation, and 90% lightness.
What is the hex code for Water?
The hex code for Water is #D4F1F9. In RGB it's rgb(212, 241, 249), and in CMYK it's cmyk(15%, 3%, 0%, 2%).
What colors go well with Water?
Water pairs naturally with red tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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