Widowmaker
Also known as: Wondrous Wisteria , Kitten’s Eye , Shy Moment , Cold Lips
Widowmaker sits on the cool side of the spectrum: a vivid blue that feels steady and dependable. Try it in 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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 for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- 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.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Widowmaker
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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 Widowmaker 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 2.20:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 9.55:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Widowmaker background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Widowmaker
Widowmaker with its complement
Soft neighbors of Widowmaker
Widowmaker triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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