Calm Waters
Also known as: Placebo Sky, Aphrodite’s Pearls, Bubbles, Cold White
Quietly clean and minimal, Calm Waters is a neutral-toned white that earns its keep in product photography and minimalist design. Calm Waters plays well with white tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (19.45:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Calm Waters color codes
- HEX
- #E7FAFA
- RGB
- rgb(231, 250, 250)
- RGBA
- rgba(231, 250, 250, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(180, 66%, 94%)
- HSV
- hsv(180, 8%, 98%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(8%, 0%, 0%, 2%)
- LAB
- lab(96.9 -6.4 -2.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(97.1% 0.020 196.8)
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: azure#F0FFFF · ΔE 1.9
- RAL 9003 — Signal white#F4F8F4 · ΔE 5.8 · 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 Calm Waters works
- Web & UI: A natural surface tint: use it for cards, section backgrounds, or hover states instead of flat white.
- Interiors: A softer alternative to builder's white for walls, trim, or ceilings — warmer under evening light.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Craft and heritage material — coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Calm Waters
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Calm Waters 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 1.08:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 19.45:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Calm Waters background: #000000
Palettes featuring Calm Waters
Calm Waters with its complement
Soft neighbors of Calm Waters
Calm Waters triad
Similar colors
- Bubbles#E7FEFF · ΔE 1.4
- Vapour#F0FFFF · ΔE 1.9
- Bone-Chilling#E1F2F0 · ΔE 1.9
- Teardrop#D1EAEA · ΔE 4.2
- Warp Drive#EAF2F1 · ΔE 4.2
- Water#D4F1F9 · ΔE 4.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Calm Waters is closest to Pink Swirl.
Calm Waters FAQs
What color is Calm Waters?
Calm Waters is a light white with the hex code #E7FAFA. In HSL terms it has a hue of 180°, 66% saturation, and 94% lightness.
What is the hex code for Calm Waters?
The hex code for Calm Waters is #E7FAFA. In RGB it's rgb(231, 250, 250), and in CMYK it's cmyk(8%, 0%, 0%, 2%).
What colors go well with Calm Waters?
Calm Waters pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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