COLOR
#97CAEB
≈ Fail Whale
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On white
Aa
1.76:1
Fails AA
On black
Aa
9.97:1
Passes AAA
Best text on this color
Aa#1C1916(9.97:1)
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Normal vision#97CAEB
Protanopia#BBC9ED
Deuteranopia#B0BFEA
Tritanopia#7AD3D5
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Colors that go with Fail Whale
Fail Whale sits in the blue family. Pair it with warm accents — amber, coral or gold — to stop it feeling cold, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.
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Fail Whale — meaning & where to use it
Fail Whale is a bright blue — it reads as trustworthy, stable and professional. It's a natural fit for corporate, tech and financial brands, and dependable UI chrome. To keep it balanced, pair it with warm accents — amber, coral or gold — to stop it feeling cold.
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