Blizzard Blue

#ACE5EE

Crayola color

Blizzard Blue (#ACE5EE) is a soft, icy blue with a gently luminous quality, named for the hazy blue light that fills the air during a snowstorm. This Crayola color is cooler and clearer than sky blue, evoking winter skies, frozen lakes, and glacial ice. It suits winter seasonal design, children's illustration, and clean tech aesthetics.

Color Values

HEX

#ACE5EE

RGB

172, 229, 238

HSL

188.2, 66.0%, 80.4%

HSV

188.2, 27.7%, 93.3%

CMYK

27.7%, 3.8%, 0.0%, 6.7%

OKLCH

0.8859 0.0592 208.2

Properties

Color Psychology

Light cyans and sky blues are among the most universally calming colors, evoking clear skies and fresh air. They inspire openness, mental clarity, and a sense of freedom. These tones are psychologically associated with truthfulness and uncomplicated communication.

Design Usage

Soft cyan makes an excellent background for info alerts, tooltips, and educational content sections. It creates a sense of spaciousness in dashboard layouts without the sterility of pure white. Pair it with deep blue or navy text for a professional, high-contrast information hierarchy.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #ACE5EE;
color: #ACE5EE;
border-color: #ACE5EE;
Nearest Tailwind: Cyan 200 #A5F3FC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.38:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

15.2:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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