Windy
Also known as: Detroit, Antarctica, Icy Waterfall, Up in the Air
Expect clean and modern associations from Windy — a soft cyan well suited to tech interfaces and water themes. Set it against a red accent when you want the combination to pop. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 13.21:1 on black clears AA.
Windy color codes
- HEX
- #BDD1D2
- RGB
- rgb(189, 209, 210)
- RGBA
- rgba(189, 209, 210, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(183, 19%, 78%)
- HSV
- hsv(183, 10%, 82%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(10%, 0%, 0%, 18%)
- LAB
- lab(82.3 -6.8 -2.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(84.6% 0.022 200.4)
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 7.0
- RAL 7035 — Light grey#CBD0CC · ΔE 6.0 · 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 Windy 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 Windy
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Windy 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 1.59:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 13.21:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Windy background: #000000
Palettes featuring Windy
Windy with its complement
Soft neighbors of Windy
Windy triad
Similar colors
- Shark#CADCDE · ΔE 2.9
- Quick-Freeze#BDDBE1 · ΔE 3.8
- Peek-a-Blue#C5E1E1 · ΔE 4.3
- Breezy#C2DDE6 · ΔE 4.5
- Northwind#CEE5E9 · ΔE 4.8
- Pale Whale#B6D3DF · ΔE 4.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Windy is closest to Lip Gloss.
Windy FAQs
What color is Windy?
Windy is a light cyan with the hex code #BDD1D2. In HSL terms it has a hue of 183°, 19% saturation, and 78% lightness.
What is the hex code for Windy?
The hex code for Windy is #BDD1D2. In RGB it's rgb(189, 209, 210), and in CMYK it's cmyk(10%, 0%, 0%, 18%).
What colors go well with Windy?
Windy pairs naturally with red tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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