Iceberg
HEX: #71A6D2 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#71A6D2
113, 166, 210
207°, 46% ,82%
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
Color Palettes
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 #71A6D2 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Color Characteristics
Accessibility Simulation
#9999D3
#A1A1D2
#65ACAC
#A1A1A1
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
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.
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);
}