Widowmaker
Also known as: Wondrous Wisteria, Kitten’s Eye, Shy Moment, Cold Lips
As a pale take on blue, Widowmaker carries steady and dependable energy that suits SaaS products and finance apps. Because it leans cool, balancing it with a yellow keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 9.55:1 on black clears AA.
Widowmaker color codes
- HEX
- #99AAFF
- RGB
- rgb(153, 170, 255)
- RGBA
- rgba(153, 170, 255, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(230, 100%, 80%)
- HSV
- hsv(230, 40%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(40%, 33%, 0%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(70.8 9.7 -44.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(75.9% 0.124 274.5)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: cornflowerblue#6495ED · ΔE 9.7
- RAL 5024 — Pastel blue#6A93B0 · ΔE 13.6 · 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 Widowmaker works
- 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.
- 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.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Widowmaker
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Widowmaker 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 2.20:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 9.55:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Widowmaker background: #000000
Palettes featuring Widowmaker
Widowmaker with its complement
Soft neighbors of Widowmaker
Widowmaker triad
Similar colors
- Cold Lips#9BA0EF · ΔE 4.0
- Queer Blue#88ACE0 · ΔE 5.4
- Azureno#8FA0D5 · ΔE 5.9
- Old World#91A8CF · ΔE 6.1
- Fly Away#85B3F3 · ΔE 6.7
- Blue Lips#A6BCE2 · ΔE 6.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Widowmaker is closest to Haystack.
Widowmaker FAQs
What color is Widowmaker?
Widowmaker is a light blue with the hex code #99AAFF. In HSL terms it has a hue of 230°, 100% saturation, and 80% lightness.
What is the hex code for Widowmaker?
The hex code for Widowmaker is #99AAFF. In RGB it's rgb(153, 170, 255), and in CMYK it's cmyk(40%, 33%, 0%, 0%).
What colors go well with Widowmaker?
Widowmaker pairs naturally with yellow tones from its complementary harmony, and with orange accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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