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Hazy Blue

Hazy Blue
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Hazy Blue Parameter Conversion Table

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HEX#C1CEE0Copy
RGBrgb(193, 206, 224)Copy
HSLhsl(215, 33%, 82%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(215, 14%, 88%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(14%, 8%, 0%, 12%)Copy
Complementary
#C1CEE0
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#E0D3C1
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Analogous
#C1DEE0
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#C3C1E0
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Split Complementary
#E0C3C1
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#DEE0C1
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Monochromatic
#C1CEE0
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#FFFFFF
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#FFFFFF
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#7D98BE
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#47658E
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#25354A
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Hazy Blue WCAG Accessibility Contrast

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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
1.59 : 1
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Black background #000000
13.17 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.46 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
7.93 : 1
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Hazy Blue Shade Variants

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Hazy Blue Color Introduction

Definition

Hazy Blue (HEX #C1CEE0) has the RGB value rgb(193, 206, 224), the HSL value hsl(215°, 33%, 82%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(14%, 8%, 0%, 12%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Hazy Blue is #E0D3C1, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #C1DEE0 and #C3C1E0 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#E0C3C1, #DEE0C1) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Hazy Blue uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Hazy Blue has a contrast ratio of 1.59:1 against white and 13.17:1 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, Hazy Blue has a lightness of 82% and a saturation of 33%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; moreover, its saturation is fairly low and its gray tone is soft, carrying a quiet, Morandi-like character. In a word: A blue with a hazy texture, low in saturation, soothing and soft to the eye — suited to bedrooms and studies.

Color Psychology

Blue can evoke calm, focus and trust, with a marked stabilizing effect; psychologically it symbolizes reason, loyalty and depth. For this reason Hazy 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, Hazy 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.

Hazy 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.