Iceberg

HEX: #71A6D2 | Modern Palette

On White
2.60:1
FAIL
On Black
8.09:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#71A6D2
RGB
113, 166, 210
HSL
207°, 46% ,82%
CMYK
46.19, 20.95, 0, 17.65

About Iceberg

Iceberg (#71A6D2) is a color with RGB(113, 166, 210) and HSL(207.22°, 46.19%, 82.35%). In design, it fits Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #D29D71, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #D271A6 and #A6D271. The name comes from ijsberg (Dutch).

  • HEX: #71A6D2
  • RGB: 113, 166, 210
  • HSL: 207.22°, 46.19%, 82.35%
  • Style: Cool
  • Use case: Text, Button, Background
  • Complementary color: #D29D71
  • Triadic colors: #D271A6, #A6D271
  • The name comes from ijsberg (Dutch).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
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Color Palettes

Iceberg #71A6D2 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Iceberg #71A6D2 pairs with #D29D71 as its complementary color, and #D271A6 and #A6D271 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Iceberg #71A6D2 moves from dark #060D13 tones through the base color to lighter #ECF3F9 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Style
Cool
Use case
Text Button Background

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #9999D3
Protanopia #A1A1D2
Tritanopia #65ACAC
Achromatopsia #A1A1A1

Frequently Asked Questions

Iceberg (#71A6D2) is a color with RGB(113, 166, 210) and HSL(207.22°, 46.19%, 82.35%).

#71A6D2 pairs strongly with #D29D71 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#71A6D2 is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Cool styles.

The name Iceberg is linked to ijsberg from Dutch, meaning ice mountain.

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word ijsberg
Meaning ice mountain
Language Dutch
First Recorded Use Late 17th Century

History

The word 'ijsberg' itself is a compound of 'ijs' (ice) and 'berg' (mountain). Dutch whalers and explorers were among the first Europeans to extensively navigate the Arctic regions and encounter these massive floating ice formations, leading to their coining of the term. As English-speaking explorers and cartographers began to document these same regions, they adopted the Dutch term, likely due to the prevalence of Dutch maritime activity and mapping in the era. The concept of an 'iceberg' became more widely known to the general public in the 19th century, particularly after the sinking of the Titanic in 1912, which dramatically highlighted the danger they posed.

First Recorded Use

The term 'iceberg' entered English from Dutch in the late 17th century. Early records show its use in descriptions of Arctic voyages.

Cultural Associations

Beyond its literal meaning, 'iceberg' is widely used metaphorically to describe a situation where only a small, visible part of a larger problem or phenomenon is apparent, while the vast majority remains hidden (e.g., 'the tip of the iceberg'). This metaphor is deeply ingrained in English and other languages, reflecting the physical reality of icebergs where only about 10% of their mass is above water. It is also associated with danger, mystery, and the formidable power of nature.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #71A6D2;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #71A6D2;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #71A6D2;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #71A6D2,
        #E7D0BD
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #71A6D2,
        #E7D0BD
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$iceberg: #71A6D2;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$iceberg-r: 113;
$iceberg-g: 166;
$iceberg-b: 210;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $iceberg;
    color: rgba($iceberg-r, $iceberg-g, $iceberg-b, 0.8);
}