Bermuda
Also known as: Metallic Seaweed , Pagoda Blue , Craftsman Blue , Briny
Quietly crisp and refreshing, Bermuda is a cool-toned cyan that earns its keep in tech interfaces and water themes. For contrast, pair it with a brown from its complementary palette below. On white it reads clearly at 4.81:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Bermuda color codes
- HEX
- #1B7D8D
- RGB
- rgb(27, 125, 141)
- RGBA
- rgba(27, 125, 141, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(188, 68%, 33%)
- HSV
- hsv(188, 81%, 55%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(81%, 11%, 0%, 45%)
- LAB
- lab(47.7 -23.7 -17.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(54.4% 0.088 211.5)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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cool
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: teal #008080 · ΔE 7.3
- RAL 5021: Water blue #07737A · ΔE 5.6 · 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 Bermuda works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Bermuda
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Bermuda by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 4.81:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.36:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Bermuda background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Bermuda
Bermuda with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bermuda
Bermuda triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Panorama #327A88 · ΔE 2.1
- Cruising #018498 · ΔE 2.8
- Celestial #007894 · ΔE 4.8
- Jade Jewel #247E81 · ΔE 5.4
- Waikiki #218BA0 · ΔE 5.5
- Submerged #4A7D82 · ΔE 5.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Bermuda is closest to Chutney .
FAQ
Bermuda FAQs
What color is Bermuda?
Bermuda is a dark cyan with the hex code #1B7D8D. In HSL terms it has a hue of 188°, 68% saturation, and 33% lightness.
What is the hex code for Bermuda?
The hex code for Bermuda is #1B7D8D. In RGB it's rgb(27, 125, 141), and in CMYK it's cmyk(81%, 11%, 0%, 45%).
What colors go well with Bermuda?
Bermuda pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony, and with red accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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