Alice Blue

HEX: #F0F8FF | blue

On White
1.07:1
FAIL
On Black
19.58:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#F0F8FF
RGB
240, 248, 255
HSL
208°, 100% ,97%
CMYK
6, 3, 0, 0

About Alice Blue

Alice Blue (#F0F8FF) is a color with RGB(240, 248, 255) and HSL(208°, 100%, 97.1%). It is commonly associated with Playful moods. In design, it fits Neon, Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #FFF7F0, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #FFF0F8 and #F8FFF0. The name comes from Alice Blue (English).

  • HEX: #F0F8FF
  • RGB: 240, 248, 255
  • HSL: 208°, 100%, 97.1%
  • Mood: Playful
  • Style: Neon, Cool
  • Use case: Text, Button, Background
  • Complementary color: #FFF7F0
  • Triadic colors: #FFF0F8, #F8FFF0
  • The name comes from Alice Blue (English).

Live Components

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Color Palettes

Alice Blue #F0F8FF 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

Alice Blue #F0F8FF pairs with #FFF7F0 as its complementary color, and #FFF0F8 and #F8FFF0 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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HONEYDEW
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 Alice Blue #F0F8FF moves from dark #000E1A tones through the base color to lighter #E6F3FF tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Playful
Style
Neon Cool
Use case
Text Button Background

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #F6F6FF
Protanopia #F7F7FF
Tritanopia #EFF9F9
Achromatopsia #F7F7F7

Frequently Asked Questions

Alice Blue (#F0F8FF) is a color with RGB(240, 248, 255) and HSL(208°, 100%, 97.1%).

#F0F8FF pairs strongly with #FFF7F0 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#F0F8FF is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Neon, Cool styles.

#F0F8FF is commonly associated with Playful.

The name Alice Blue is linked to Alice Blue from English, meaning A pale, light blue color..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Alice Blue
Meaning A pale, light blue color.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 19th Century

History

The color gained popularity in the early 20th century, particularly in fashion and interior design. It was officially recognized as a web color in the HTML 4.0 specification. Its association with Alice Roosevelt Longworth contributed to its widespread recognition.

First Recorded Use

The color name 'Alice Blue' is believed to have originated from the light blue dress worn by Alice Roosevelt Longworth, daughter of U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt. She was a fashion icon of her time.

Cultural Associations

Alice Blue is often associated with innocence, tranquility, and a touch of elegance. It is a popular choice for baby clothing, wedding themes, and serene home decor. The color evokes a sense of calm and purity.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #F0F8FF;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #F0F8FF;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #F0F8FF;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #F0F8FF,
        #FFF7F0
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #F0F8FF,
        #FFF7F0
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$alice-blue: #F0F8FF;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$alice-blue-r: 240;
$alice-blue-g: 248;
$alice-blue-b: 255;

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