Malibu
Also known as: Sea Frolic , Life Force , Milky Waves , Norfolk Sky
Malibu is what happens when blue turns soft and lively. The effect is calm and trustworthy, made for finance apps and trust-driven interfaces. Set it against a orange accent when you want the combination to pop. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (9.43:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Malibu color codes
- HEX
- #66B7E1
- RGB
- rgb(102, 183, 225)
- RGBA
- rgba(102, 183, 225, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(200, 67%, 64%)
- HSV
- hsv(200, 55%, 88%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(55%, 19%, 0%, 12%)
- LAB
- lab(70.5 -16.9 -29.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(74.4% 0.100 232.9)
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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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: deepskyblue #00BFFF · ΔE 5.3
- RAL 5024: Pastel blue #6A93B0 · ΔE 11.4 · 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 Malibu works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- 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.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Malibu
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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 Malibu 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 2.23:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 9.43:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Malibu background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Malibu
Malibu with its complement
Soft neighbors of Malibu
Malibu triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Blue Mana #68C2F5 · ΔE 3.5
- Cousteau #55A9D6 · ΔE 4.1
- Megaman #3CBCFC · ΔE 4.5
- Thalassophile #44AADD · ΔE 4.5
- Blue Bikini #00BBEE · ΔE 4.9
- Fish Pond #86C8ED · ΔE 5.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Malibu is closest to Coyote .
FAQ
Malibu FAQs
What color is Malibu?
Malibu is a medium blue with the hex code #66B7E1. In HSL terms it has a hue of 200°, 67% saturation, and 64% lightness.
What is the hex code for Malibu?
The hex code for Malibu is #66B7E1. In RGB it's rgb(102, 183, 225), and in CMYK it's cmyk(55%, 19%, 0%, 12%).
What colors go well with Malibu?
Malibu pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony, and with pink accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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