Arctic - Palette

A cool color combination designed for visual harmony, accessibility, and professional design applications.

#CFE7E5

RGB(207, 231, 229)

#BFDBD9

RGB(191, 219, 217)

#AFCFCD

RGB(175, 207, 205)

#9FC3C1

RGB(159, 195, 193)

#8FB7B5

RGB(143, 183, 181)

Color Properties

Color HEX RGB HSL Luminance Temperature
#CFE7E5 RGB(207, 231, 229) HSL(175, 33%, 86%) 224 / 255 Cool
#BFDBD9 RGB(191, 219, 217) HSL(176, 28%, 80%) 210 / 255 Cool
#AFCFCD RGB(175, 207, 205) HSL(176, 25%, 75%) 197 / 255 Cool
#9FC3C1 RGB(159, 195, 193) HSL(177, 23%, 69%) 184 / 255 Cool
#8FB7B5 RGB(143, 183, 181) HSL(177, 22%, 64%) 171 / 255 Cool

Accessibility & Readability

WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) compliance ensures your design is usable by everyone, including people with visual impairments. The following contrast ratios measure readability between foreground and background colors.

Combination Contrast Ratio WCAG AA WCAG AAA Status
Aa
Primary text on primary background
1.13:1 Fail Fail Fails AA
Aa
Primary text on secondary background
1.28:1 Fail Fail Fails AA
Aa
Accent text on primary background
1.69:1 Fail Fail Fails AA
Aa
Black text on secondary background
12.63:1 Pass Pass AA Compliant
Aa
White text on primary background
1.3:1 Fail Fail Fails AA
Understanding WCAG Contrast Requirements AA Standard: Minimum 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text (18pt+).
AAA Standard: Enhanced requirement of 7:1 for normal text, 4.5:1 for large text.
Large Text: 18pt (24px) or 14pt (18.5px) bold.

Color Details

Each color includes HEX, RGB, and CMYK values for both digital and print applications.

#CFE7E5
RGB RGB(207, 231, 229)
CMYK 19% / 9% / 10% / 9%
#BFDBD9
RGB RGB(191, 219, 217)
CMYK 25% / 14% / 15% / 14%
#AFCFCD
RGB RGB(175, 207, 205)
CMYK 31% / 19% / 20% / 19%
#9FC3C1
RGB RGB(159, 195, 193)
CMYK 38% / 24% / 24% / 24%
#8FB7B5
RGB RGB(143, 183, 181)
CMYK 44% / 28% / 29% / 28%

Interactive Preview

Test how this palette performs in real-world UI scenarios.

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Live Preview Area

Secondary Heading

This sample text demonstrates how your selected color combinations work together in a real design context. You can test this link to see how interactive elements appear.

Pro Tip: Aim for a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for body text to ensure readability.

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Design Applications

Web & UI Design

Perfect for modern websites, dashboards, and application interfaces where visual hierarchy and user experience matter.

Brand Identity

Establish consistent brand recognition across logos, marketing collateral, and digital presence with these harmonious colors.

Print & Packaging

CMYK values provided ensure accurate color reproduction for business cards, brochures, and product packaging.

Frequently Asked Questions

Simply copy the HEX or RGB values from the color cards above and paste them directly into Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, Photoshop, or any design software. Most design tools accept both HEX and RGB formats.

HEX (Hexadecimal) is primarily used for web design. RGB (Red, Green, Blue) is for digital screens. CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) is used for print materials. This palette provides all three formats for versatility.

Yes, all color palettes on this platform are completely free for both personal and commercial use. No attribution is required, though it's always appreciated.