Pool Water
Also known as: Too Blue to Be True, Bubble Bobble P2, Seljuk Blue, Brescian Blue
Part of the blue family, Pool Water pairs a medium base with a cool and professional presence — ideal for trust-driven interfaces and corporate branding. A orange counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (6.03:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Pool Water color codes
- HEX
- #2188FF
- RGB
- rgb(33, 136, 255)
- RGBA
- rgba(33, 136, 255, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(212, 100%, 56%)
- HSV
- hsv(212, 87%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(87%, 47%, 0%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(56.1 5.5 -68.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(63.5% 0.198 255.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print — request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: dodgerblue#1E90FF · ΔE 2.9
- RAL 5012 — Light blue#3481B8 · ΔE 8.1 · 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 Pool Water 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Pool Water
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Pool Water 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 3.48:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 6.03:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Pool Water background: #000000
Palettes featuring Pool Water
Pool Water with its complement
Soft neighbors of Pool Water
Pool Water triad
Similar colors
- Azure#007FFF · ΔE 3.0
- Blue Jay#5588DD · ΔE 4.0
- Polar Glow#5097FC · ΔE 4.8
- Sky Dancer#4499FF · ΔE 5.3
- Marina#5A88C8 · ΔE 5.4
- Blue Bay#619AD6 · ΔE 6.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Pool Water is closest to Falafel.
Pool Water FAQs
What color is Pool Water?
Pool Water is a medium blue with the hex code #2188FF. In HSL terms it has a hue of 212°, 100% saturation, and 56% lightness.
What is the hex code for Pool Water?
The hex code for Pool Water is #2188FF. In RGB it's rgb(33, 136, 255), and in CMYK it's cmyk(87%, 47%, 0%, 0%).
What colors go well with Pool Water?
Pool Water pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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