Poolside
Also known as: Right as Rain , Cold Well Water , Cold Wave , Aqua Whisper
Expect crisp and refreshing associations from Poolside, a pale cyan suited to water themes and healthcare apps. For contrast, pair it with a pink from its complementary palette below. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (14.95:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Poolside color codes
- HEX
- #BEE0E2
- RGB
- rgb(190, 224, 226)
- RGBA
- rgba(190, 224, 226, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(183, 38%, 82%)
- HSV
- hsv(183, 16%, 89%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(16%, 1%, 0%, 11%)
- LAB
- lab(86.8 -11.2 -4.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(88.3% 0.036 200.9)
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: powderblue #B0E0E6 · ΔE 3.3
- RAL 7035: Light grey #CBD0CC · ΔE 10.1 · 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 Poolside works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: Sits in the trust register: a natural primary for finance, health, and B2B brands.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Poolside
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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 Poolside 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 1.40:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 14.95:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Poolside background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Poolside
Poolside with its complement
Soft neighbors of Poolside
Poolside triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Cold Wave #C2E2E3 · ΔE 0.8
- Swimming #C2E5E5 · ΔE 1.4
- Peek-a-Blue #C5E1E1 · ΔE 1.8
- Swan Lake #C5E5E2 · ΔE 2.5
- Quick-Freeze #BDDBE1 · ΔE 2.6
- Icy Breeze #C4ECF0 · ΔE 2.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Poolside is closest to Ballet .
FAQ
Poolside FAQs
What color is Poolside?
Poolside is a light cyan with the hex code #BEE0E2. In HSL terms it has a hue of 183°, 38% saturation, and 82% lightness.
What is the hex code for Poolside?
The hex code for Poolside is #BEE0E2. In RGB it's rgb(190, 224, 226), and in CMYK it's cmyk(16%, 1%, 0%, 11%).
What colors go well with Poolside?
Poolside pairs naturally with pink tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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