Wavelet
Also known as: Angel Blue, Pearl Bay, Twisted Blue, Meltwater
A gentle cyan with a cool and clear character, Wavelet works beautifully for tech interfaces and water themes. Set it against a red accent when you want the combination to pop. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (10.65:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Wavelet color codes
- HEX
- #7DC4CD
- RGB
- rgb(125, 196, 205)
- RGBA
- rgba(125, 196, 205, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(187, 44%, 65%)
- HSV
- hsv(187, 39%, 80%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(39%, 4%, 0%, 20%)
- LAB
- lab(74.7 -21.5 -12.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(77.7% 0.072 206.0)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: skyblue#87CEEB · ΔE 7.9
- RAL 6027 — Light green#81C0BB · ΔE 5.7 · 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 Wavelet works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- 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.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Wavelet
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Wavelet 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 1.97:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 10.65:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Wavelet background: #000000
Palettes featuring Wavelet
Wavelet with its complement
Soft neighbors of Wavelet
Wavelet triad
Similar colors
- Cuttlefish#7FBBC2 · ΔE 2.6
- Castaway#6DBAC0 · ΔE 3.4
- Riverbed#86BEBE · ΔE 4.0
- Skydive#60BFD3 · ΔE 4.4
- High Dive#59B9CC · ΔE 5.2
- Summit#8BB6B8 · ΔE 5.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Wavelet is closest to Chewing Gum.
Wavelet FAQs
What color is Wavelet?
Wavelet is a medium cyan with the hex code #7DC4CD. In HSL terms it has a hue of 187°, 44% saturation, and 65% lightness.
What is the hex code for Wavelet?
The hex code for Wavelet is #7DC4CD. In RGB it's rgb(125, 196, 205), and in CMYK it's cmyk(39%, 4%, 0%, 20%).
What colors go well with Wavelet?
Wavelet pairs naturally with red tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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