Aquatic
Also known as: Porcelain Blue, Blue Chalk, Rest Assured, Alluring Blue
Part of the cyan family, Aquatic pairs a soft base with a clean and modern presence — ideal for tech interfaces and water themes. Reach for a red companion shade to give Aquatic maximum contrast. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (10.85:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Aquatic color codes
- HEX
- #99C1CC
- RGB
- rgb(153, 193, 204)
- RGBA
- rgba(153, 193, 204, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(193, 33%, 70%)
- HSV
- hsv(193, 25%, 80%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(25%, 5%, 0%, 20%)
- LAB
- lab(75.4 -11.9 -10.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(78.6% 0.045 216.4)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: lightblue#ADD8E6 · ΔE 5.8
- RAL 6034 — Pastel turquoise#7FB0B2 · ΔE 7.4 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Aquatic works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: Sits in the trust register — a natural primary for finance, health, and B2B brands.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Aquatic
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Aquatic by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.93:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 10.85:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Aquatic background: #000000
Palettes featuring Aquatic
Aquatic with its complement
Soft neighbors of Aquatic
Aquatic triad
Similar colors
- Airborne#A2C2D0 · ΔE 3.1
- Wave#A5CED5 · ΔE 3.7
- Juvie#8ABBD0 · ΔE 4.1
- Dolphin#86C4DA · ΔE 4.6
- Gentle Sky#99BDD2 · ΔE 4.9
- Sky Fall#89C6DF · ΔE 5.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Aquatic is closest to Prosciutto.
Aquatic FAQs
What color is Aquatic?
Aquatic is a medium cyan with the hex code #99C1CC. In HSL terms it has a hue of 193°, 33% saturation, and 70% lightness.
What is the hex code for Aquatic?
The hex code for Aquatic is #99C1CC. In RGB it's rgb(153, 193, 204), and in CMYK it's cmyk(25%, 5%, 0%, 20%).
What colors go well with Aquatic?
Aquatic pairs naturally with red tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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