Shore
Also known as: Mintos , Riptide , Blue Frosting , Shimmering Blue
Few cyans feel this lively. Shore leans cool and clean and modern, which points it toward water themes and healthcare apps. Reach for a pink companion shade to give Shore maximum contrast. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (12.27:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Shore color codes
- HEX
- #81D5C6
- RGB
- rgb(129, 213, 198)
- RGBA
- rgba(129, 213, 198, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(169, 50%, 67%)
- HSV
- hsv(169, 39%, 84%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(39%, 0%, 7%, 16%)
- LAB
- lab(79.6 -29.3 -1.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(81.5% 0.085 181.4)
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: turquoise #40E0D0 · ΔE 6.1
- RAL 6027: Light green #81C0BB · ΔE 6.5 · 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 Shore works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- 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.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- 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 Shore
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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 Shore 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 1.71:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 12.27:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Shore background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Shore
Shore with its complement
Soft neighbors of Shore
Shore triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Bambino #8EDACC · ΔE 1.9
- Jolly Jade #77CCBB · ΔE 2.5
- Sea Foam #87E0CF · ΔE 2.6
- Patina #66D0C0 · ΔE 3.0
- Beach Glass #96DFCE · ΔE 3.2
- Cabbage #87D7BE · ΔE 3.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Shore is closest to Cupid .
FAQ
Shore FAQs
What color is Shore?
Shore is a medium cyan with the hex code #81D5C6. In HSL terms it has a hue of 169°, 50% saturation, and 67% lightness.
What is the hex code for Shore?
The hex code for Shore is #81D5C6. In RGB it's rgb(129, 213, 198), and in CMYK it's cmyk(39%, 0%, 7%, 16%).
What colors go well with Shore?
Shore pairs naturally with pink tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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