Blizzard Blue

HEX: #ACE5EE | Modern Palette

On White
1.38:1
FAIL
On Black
15.20:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#ACE5EE
RGB
172, 229, 238
HSL
188°, 66% ,80%
CMYK
28, 4, 0, 7

About Blizzard Blue

Blizzard Blue (#ACE5EE) is a color with RGB(172, 229, 238) and HSL(188.2°, 66%, 80.4%). It is commonly associated with Playful moods. In design, it fits Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #EEB5AC, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #EEACE5 and #E5EEAC. The name comes from Blizzard Blue (English).

  • HEX: #ACE5EE
  • RGB: 172, 229, 238
  • HSL: 188.2°, 66%, 80.4%
  • Mood: Playful
  • Style: Cool
  • Use case: Text, Button, Background
  • Complementary color: #EEB5AC
  • Triadic colors: #EEACE5, #E5EEAC
  • The name comes from Blizzard Blue (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
System Notification Box

Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
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

Complementary

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

Analogous

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

Triadic

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

Split-Complementary

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

Tetradic (Square)

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

Monochromatic

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

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #ACE5EE from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Playful
Style
Cool
Use case
Text Button Background

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #D6D6EF
Protanopia #E0E0EE
Tritanopia #AAE6E6
Achromatopsia #DBDBDB

Frequently Asked Questions

Blizzard Blue (#ACE5EE) is a color with RGB(172, 229, 238) and HSL(188.2°, 66%, 80.4%).

#ACE5EE pairs strongly with #EEB5AC as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#ACE5EE is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Cool styles.

#ACE5EE is commonly associated with Playful.

The name Blizzard Blue is linked to Blizzard Blue from English, meaning A specific shade of light blue, often associated with snow, ice, or the company Blizzard Entertainment..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Blizzard Blue
Meaning A specific shade of light blue, often associated with snow, ice, or the company Blizzard Entertainment.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 20th Century - Early 21st Century

History

The color name 'Blizzard Blue' is primarily recognized as the official corporate color of Blizzard Entertainment, a prominent American video game developer and publisher. The company was founded in 1991. While the color itself (a light, cool blue) existed long before, its specific naming and association with 'Blizzard' became strong due to the company's branding. The hex code #ace5ee is a common representation of this color. The name evokes imagery of snow, ice, and cold, aligning with the 'Blizzard' part of the company's name.

First Recorded Use

The exact first use is difficult to pinpoint, but the term likely gained traction with the rise of digital color palettes and branding, particularly in the context of Blizzard Entertainment's corporate identity.

Cultural Associations

Beyond its direct association with Blizzard Entertainment, the color 'Blizzard Blue' (or similar shades) is culturally linked to winter, cold, ice, and snow. In design, light blues often convey feelings of calmness, serenity, cleanliness, and coolness. For fans of Blizzard Entertainment, the color is instantly recognizable and evokes a sense of nostalgia and connection to their games (e.g., Warcraft, StarCraft, Diablo, Overwatch).

Similar Named Colors
Powder Blue #B0E0E6 ΔE 1.99
Non-photo Blue #A4DDED ΔE 3.28
Diamond #B9F2FF ΔE 3.33
Pale Blue #AFEEEE ΔE 4.38

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #ACE5EE;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #ACE5EE;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #ACE5EE;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #ACE5EE,
        #EEB5AC
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #ACE5EE,
        #EEB5AC
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$blizzard-blue: #ACE5EE;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$blizzard-blue-r: 172;
$blizzard-blue-g: 229;
$blizzard-blue-b: 238;

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