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Mist Blue
Mist Blue
#C2DFFFClick to copy
Mist Blue Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(194, 223, 255)Copy
HSLhsl(211, 100%, 88%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(211, 24%, 100%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(24%, 13%, 0%, 0%)Copy
Mist Blue Color Schemes
Complementary
#C2DFFF
Click to copy#FFE2C2
Click to copyAnalogous
#C2FEFF
Click to copy#C3C2FF
Click to copySplit Complementary
#FFC3C2
Click to copy#FEFFC2
Click to copyMonochromatic
#C2DFFF
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#5CA9FF
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Click to copy#00448F
Click to copyMist 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
1.37 : 1
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Black background #000000
15.29 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.26 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
9.20 : 1
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Mist Blue Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Mist Blue Color Introduction
Definition
Mist Blue (HEX #C2DFFF) has the RGB value rgb(194, 223, 255), the HSL value hsl(211°, 100%, 88%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(24%, 13%, 0%, 0%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Mist Blue is #FFE2C2, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #C2FDFF and #C3C2FF that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#FFC3C2, #FEFFC2) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Mist Blue uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Mist Blue has a contrast ratio of 1.37:1 against white and 15.29:1 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, Mist Blue has a lightness of 88% and a saturation of 100%, an extremely light tone close to white, ideal as a spacious light background that sets off darker content; 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 misty light blue, gentle and orderly — a seating palette for financial-institution waiting areas.
Color Psychology
Blue can evoke calm, focus and trust, with a marked stabilizing effect; psychologically it symbolizes reason, loyalty and depth. For this reason Mist 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, Mist 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.
Mist 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.
