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Glacier blue color

A soft blue with a gray-green edge, like the deep ice of a glacier. It is calm and natural, making it lovely for bathrooms, bedrooms and outdoor-inspired fashion.

Also known as: Glacier.

The hex code for glacier blue is #78B1BF. In RGB it is rgb(120, 177, 191), in HSL hsl(192, 36%, 61%) and in CMYK 37, 7, 0, 25.

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About glacier blue

Glacier blue (#78B1BF) is a cool, mid-tone, moderately saturated color. It belongs to the blues family. It mixes 120 red, 177 green and 191 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in home decor, fashion, bathrooms.

Swatch of Glacier blue with its shades from light to dark · #78B1BF
Glacier blue · #78B1BF

Glacier blue shades and tints

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Glacier blue color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Old rose
AnalogousClose to: Seafoam green, Blue gray
TriadicClose to: Wisteria, Matcha green
Split complementaryClose to: Puce, Sand

Glacier blue color palettes

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Monochromatic palette · Glacier blue
Analogous palette · Glacier blue
Complementary palette · Glacier blue
Triadic palette · Glacier blue
With neutrals palette · Glacier blue
With an accent palette · Glacier blue

Glacier blue contrast with text

White textContrast 2.4:1 · Not recommended
Black textContrast 8.8:1 · AAA

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --glacier-blue: #78B1BF;
  --glacier-blue-rgb: 120, 177, 191;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--glacier-blue); }
.text { color: var(--glacier-blue); }

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Swatch of Glacier blue with its shades from light to dark · #78B1BF
Swatch of Glacier blue with its shades from light to dark · #78B1BF

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for glacier blue?

The hex code for glacier blue is #78B1BF. In RGB it is rgb(120, 177, 191), in HSL hsl(192, 36%, 61%) and in CMYK 37, 7, 0, 25.

What is the complementary color of glacier blue?

Its complement on the color wheel is #BF8678, close to old rose. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on glacier blue?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 2.4:1, while with black it is 8.8:1.