Theory
Ice Blue
Ice Blue
#99CCFFClick to copy
Ice Blue Parameter Conversion Table
More converters →HEX#99CCFFCopy
RGBrgb(153, 204, 255)Copy
HSLhsl(210, 100%, 80%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(210, 40%, 100%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(40%, 20%, 0%, 0%)Copy
Ice Blue Color Schemes
Complementary
#99CCFF
Click to copy#FFCC99
Click to copyAnalogous
#99FFFF
Click to copy#9999FF
Click to copySplit Complementary
#FF9999
Click to copy#FFFF99
Click to copyMonochromatic
#99CCFF
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#3399FF
Click to copy#0066CC
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Click to copyIce Blue WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
1.69 : 1
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Black background #000000
12.44 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.55 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
7.48 : 1
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Ice Blue Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Ice Blue Color Introduction
Definition
Ice Blue (HEX #99CCFF) has the RGB value rgb(153, 204, 255), the HSL value hsl(210°, 100%, 80%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(40%, 20%, 0%, 0%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Ice Blue is #FFCC99, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #99FFFF and #9999FF that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#FF9999, #FFFF99) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Ice Blue uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Ice Blue has a contrast ratio of 1.69:1 against white and 12.44:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Blue is the color of sky and ocean, evoking vastness, trust and reason. Steady and imposing, it is almost irreplaceable in technology, finance and corporate identity design. Specifically, Ice Blue has a lightness of 80% and a saturation of 100%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; moreover, its saturation is extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: A cool blue with an icy, crystalline texture, full of futuristic feel — a primary interface color for finance apps.
Color Psychology
Blue can evoke calm, focus and trust, with a marked stabilizing effect; psychologically it symbolizes reason, loyalty and depth. For this reason Ice Blue tends to leave a first impression of being cool and reliable in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Blue suits fintech, corporate websites, government systems and any scene that needs professional trust. In real projects, Ice Blue is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Blue”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Ice Blue Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
