Windy
Also known as: Detroit , Antarctica , Icy Waterfall , Up in the Air
Few cyans feel this gentle. Windy leans cool and clean and modern, which points it toward tech interfaces and water themes. Set it against a pink accent when you want the combination to pop. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 13.21:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
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)
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 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, 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 Windy
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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 Windy 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 1.59:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 13.21:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Windy background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Windy
Windy with its complement
Soft neighbors of Windy
Windy triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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 pink tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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