Wavelet
Also known as: Angel Blue , Pearl Bay , Twisted Blue , Meltwater
Expect cool and clear associations from Wavelet, a soft cyan suited to tech interfaces and water themes. Set it against a pink accent when you want the combination to pop. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (10.65:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
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)
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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cool
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: 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: a 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Wavelet
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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 Wavelet 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 1.97:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 10.65:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Wavelet background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Wavelet
Wavelet with its complement
Soft neighbors of Wavelet
Wavelet triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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 pink tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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