Wild Life
Also known as: Swan Sea , Aspiring Blue , Blende Blue , Falkland
As a soft take on cyan, Wild Life carries cool and clear energy that suits water themes and healthcare apps. Wild Life plays well with pink tones. The harmonies below show which ones. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 10.99:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
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)
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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neutral, leaning cool
subtle cyan undertone in this near-neutral
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: 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, and empty-state illustrations, but 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Wild Life
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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 Wild Life 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 1.91:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 10.99:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Wild Life background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Wild Life
Wild Life with its complement
Soft neighbors of Wild Life
Wild Life triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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 pink tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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