Wild Life
Also known as: Swan Sea, Aspiring Blue, Blende Blue, Falkland
Wild Life is a soft, gentle cyan that reads as cool and clear. It shines in water themes and healthcare apps. Wild Life plays well with red tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 10.99:1 on black clears AA.
Wild Life color codes
- HEX
- #A5C1C0
- RGB
- rgb(165, 193, 192)
- RGBA
- rgba(165, 193, 192, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(178, 18%, 70%)
- HSV
- hsv(178, 15%, 76%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(15%, 0%, 1%, 24%)
- LAB
- lab(75.9 -10.0 -2.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(79.0% 0.030 193.9)
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: lightblue#ADD8E6 · ΔE 8.4
- RAL 6034 — Pastel turquoise#7FB0B2 · ΔE 7.6 · 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 Wild Life works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Sits in the trust register — a natural primary for finance, health, and B2B brands.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Wild Life
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Wild Life 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 1.91:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 10.99:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Wild Life background: #000000
Palettes featuring Wild Life
Wild Life with its complement
Soft neighbors of Wild Life
Wild Life triad
Similar colors
- Cool#96B3B3 · ΔE 3.9
- Ether#98B2B4 · ΔE 4.3
- Wave#A5CED5 · ΔE 5.1
- Stormy Bay#9AAFAF · ΔE 5.1
- Summit#8BB6B8 · ΔE 5.3
- Aquatic#99C1CC · ΔE 5.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Wild Life is closest to Cold Turkey.
Wild Life FAQs
What color is Wild Life?
Wild Life is a medium cyan with the hex code #A5C1C0. In HSL terms it has a hue of 178°, 18% saturation, and 70% lightness.
What is the hex code for Wild Life?
The hex code for Wild Life is #A5C1C0. In RGB it's rgb(165, 193, 192), and in CMYK it's cmyk(15%, 0%, 1%, 24%).
What colors go well with Wild Life?
Wild Life pairs naturally with red tones from its complementary harmony, and with pink accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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