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#C7D4E4
≈ Ephemeral Blue
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On white
Aa
1.50:1
Fails AA
On black
Aa
11.64:1
Passes AAA
Best text on this color
Aa#1C1916(11.64:1)
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Normal vision#C7D4E4
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Deuteranopia#CBD1E4
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Colors that go with Ephemeral Blue
Ephemeral Blue 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.
Closest named, CSS & systems
Colour nameEphemeral Blue#CBD4DFΔE 2.2CSS nameLightsteelblue#B0C4DEΔE 5.5Web-safe#CCCCCC#CCCCCCΔE 8.0
Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.
Ephemeral Blue — meaning & where to use it
Ephemeral Blue is a light, airy 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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