Polar Wind color: hex code #B4DFED
Polar Wind has the hex code #B4DFED. It is a light, moderate cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 70.6% red, 87.5% green and 92.9% blue (180, 223, 237).
Its hue angle is 195°, with 61% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 24% cyan, 6% magenta, 0% yellow and 7% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.72:1).
Polar Wind (#B4DFED) color codes
| HEX | #B4DFED | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(180, 223, 237) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(70.6%, 87.5%, 92.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(195, 61%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(195, 24%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 6%, 0%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.3, -10.87, -11.42) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.3, 15.77, 226.44) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(60.492, 68.591, 90.156) | |
| Decimal | 11853805 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Polar Wind, 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 #B4DFED | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.72:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B4DFED as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.72:1 | 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 #B4DFED looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d6dceeProtanopia
no red cones#cdd5edDeuteranopia
no green cones#a3e4e3Tritanopia
no blue cones#d8d8d8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b4dfed; }
.text { color: #b4dfed; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b4dfed; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(180 223 237 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b4dfed, #b4c3ed); }Similar colors
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See #B4DFED on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #B4DFED?
- #B4DFED is a light, moderate cyan known as Polar Wind. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Polar Wind?
- The RGB value is 180, 223, 237: 180 red, 223 green and 237 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Polar Wind?
- The complementary color is #EDC2B4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B4DFED?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.72:1 and white text 1.43:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.