Billiard
Also known as: Pool Green , Cozumel , Waterfall , Tropical Hideaway
Expect clean and modern associations from Billiard, a rich cyan suited to water themes and healthcare apps. Because it leans cool, balancing it with a pink keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 7.63:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Billiard color codes
- HEX
- #00AF9F
- RGB
- rgb(0, 175, 159)
- RGBA
- rgba(0, 175, 159, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(175, 100%, 34%)
- HSV
- hsv(175, 100%, 69%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(100%, 0%, 9%, 31%)
- LAB
- lab(64.0 -41.9 -3.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(67.7% 0.120 183.5)
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: lightseagreen #20B2AA · ΔE 3.2
- RAL 6027: Light green #81C0BB · ΔE 11.3 · 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 Billiard works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- 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.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Billiard
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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 Billiard 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 2.75:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.63:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Billiard background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Billiard
Billiard with its complement
Soft neighbors of Billiard
Billiard triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Waterfall #3AB0A2 · ΔE 2.1
- Jewel Weed #46A795 · ΔE 3.9
- Water Park #54AF9C · ΔE 4.4
- Hobgoblin #01AD8F · ΔE 4.7
- Verdigris #43B3AE · ΔE 5.1
- Turquoise #06C2AC · ΔE 5.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Billiard is closest to Muted Pink .
FAQ
Billiard FAQs
What color is Billiard?
Billiard is a dark cyan with the hex code #00AF9F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 175°, 100% saturation, and 34% lightness.
What is the hex code for Billiard?
The hex code for Billiard is #00AF9F. In RGB it's rgb(0, 175, 159), and in CMYK it's cmyk(100%, 0%, 9%, 31%).
What colors go well with Billiard?
Billiard pairs naturally with pink tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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