Zen
Also known as: Hinting Blue, White Blue, Polar Drift, Mild Blue
A gentle blue with a calm and trustworthy character, Zen works beautifully for SaaS products and finance apps. Because it leans cool, balancing it with a orange keeps a palette from feeling one-note. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (14.63:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Zen color codes
- HEX
- #CFD9DE
- RGB
- rgb(207, 217, 222)
- RGBA
- rgba(207, 217, 222, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(200, 19%, 84%)
- HSV
- hsv(200, 7%, 87%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(7%, 2%, 0%, 13%)
- LAB
- lab(86.0 -2.8 -3.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(87.9% 0.013 228.9)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: lightgray#D3D3D3 · ΔE 4.7
- RAL 7047 — Telegrey 4#CFD0CF · ΔE 4.8 · 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 Zen 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 Zen
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Zen 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 1.44:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 14.63:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Zen background: #000000
Palettes featuring Zen
Zen with its complement
Soft neighbors of Zen
Zen triad
Similar colors
- Skyscraper#D3DBE2 · ΔE 1.7
- Cityscape#DAE3E7 · ΔE 2.4
- Goddess#D0E1E8 · ΔE 3.0
- Bright Star#DDE2E6 · ΔE 3.1
- Serene#DCE3E4 · ΔE 3.1
- Dreamstress#D6E5EA · ΔE 3.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Zen is closest to Mocha Ice.
Zen FAQs
What color is Zen?
Zen is a light blue with the hex code #CFD9DE. In HSL terms it has a hue of 200°, 19% saturation, and 84% lightness.
What is the hex code for Zen?
The hex code for Zen is #CFD9DE. In RGB it's rgb(207, 217, 222), and in CMYK it's cmyk(7%, 2%, 0%, 13%).
What colors go well with Zen?
Zen pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony, and with red accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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