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

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

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)

Tones (muted)

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

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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