Pool Water
Also known as: Too Blue to Be True , Bubble Bobble P2 , Seljuk Blue , Brescian Blue
As a medium take on blue, Pool Water carries cool and professional energy that suits 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.
Reference
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)
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. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print. Request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
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: 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: 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 Pool Water
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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 Pool Water 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 3.48:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.03:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Pool Water background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Pool Water
Pool Water with its complement
Soft neighbors of Pool Water
Pool Water triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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