Bubbles
Also known as: Calm Waters, Placebo Sky, Aphrodite’s Pearls, Matterhorn Snow
Bubbles sits on the cool side of the spectrum: a vivid cyan that feels clean and modern. Try it in water themes and healthcare apps. Its complement lands in white territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (20.02:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Bubbles color codes
- HEX
- #E7FEFF
- RGB
- rgb(231, 254, 255)
- RGBA
- rgba(231, 254, 255, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(183, 100%, 95%)
- HSV
- hsv(183, 9%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(9%, 0%, 0%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(98.0 -7.6 -3.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(98.1% 0.024 199.9)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle cyan undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: lightcyan#E0FFFF · ΔE 2.6
- RAL 9003 — Signal white#F4F8F4 · ΔE 7.1 · 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 Bubbles works
- Web & UI: Too light for text, ideal as a background wash that keeps a page from feeling sterile.
- Interiors: Wall-to-wall safe: it behaves like a white with personality, especially in north-facing rooms.
- 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 — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Bubbles
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Bubbles 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 1.05:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 20.02:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Bubbles background: #000000
Palettes featuring Bubbles
Bubbles with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bubbles
Bubbles triad
Similar colors
- Calm Waters#E7FAFA · ΔE 1.4
- Vapour#F0FFFF · ΔE 2.7
- Bone-Chilling#E1F2F0 · ΔE 3.1
- Cold Canada#DBFFFE · ΔE 4.1
- Water#D4F1F9 · ΔE 4.2
- Teardrop#D1EAEA · ΔE 4.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Bubbles is closest to Snow.
Bubbles FAQs
What color is Bubbles?
Bubbles is a light cyan with the hex code #E7FEFF. In HSL terms it has a hue of 183°, 100% saturation, and 95% lightness.
What is the hex code for Bubbles?
The hex code for Bubbles is #E7FEFF. In RGB it's rgb(231, 254, 255), and in CMYK it's cmyk(9%, 0%, 0%, 0%).
What colors go well with Bubbles?
Bubbles pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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