Bubbles
Also known as: Calm Waters , Placebo Sky , Aphrodite’s Pearls , Matterhorn Snow
Expect clean and modern associations from Bubbles, a pale cyan suited to 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.
Reference
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)
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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neutral, leaning cool
subtle cyan undertone in this near-neutral
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: 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 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.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Bubbles
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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 Bubbles 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 1.05:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 20.02:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Bubbles background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Bubbles
Bubbles with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bubbles
Bubbles triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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