Blizzard Blue color: hex code #A3E3ED
Blizzard Blue has the hex code #A3E3ED. It is a light, moderate cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 63.9% red, 89% green and 92.9% blue (163, 227, 237).
Its hue angle is 188°, with 67% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 31% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 7% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.77:1).
Blizzard Blue (#A3E3ED) color codes
| HEX | #A3E3ED | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(163, 227, 237) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(63.9%, 89%, 92.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(188, 67%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(188, 31%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(31%, 4%, 0%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.42, -17.73, -11.34) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.42, 21.05, 212.61) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.854, 68.836, 90.343) | |
| Decimal | 10740717 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Blizzard Blue, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #A3E3ED | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.77:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A3E3ED as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.77:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #A3E3ED looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d9deeeProtanopia
no red cones#ccd4edDeuteranopia
no green cones#89e9e6Tritanopia
no blue cones#d8d8d8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a3e3ed; }
.text { color: #a3e3ed; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a3e3ed; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(163 227 237 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a3e3ed, #a3beed); }Similar colors
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See #A3E3ED on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #A3E3ED?
- #A3E3ED is a light, moderate cyan known as Blizzard Blue. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Blizzard Blue?
- The RGB value is 163, 227, 237: 163 red, 227 green and 237 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Blizzard Blue?
- The complementary color is #EDADA3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A3E3ED?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.77:1 and white text 1.42:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.