Swan Lake
Also known as: Polar Expedition, Tahitian Sky, Sea Breath, Yù Shí Bái White
Swan Lake is what happens when cyan turns pale and gentle. The effect is cool and clear, made for tech interfaces and water themes. Swan Lake plays well with red tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (15.68:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Swan Lake color codes
- HEX
- #C5E5E2
- RGB
- rgb(197, 229, 226)
- RGBA
- rgba(197, 229, 226, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(174, 38%, 84%)
- HSV
- hsv(174, 14%, 90%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(14%, 0%, 1%, 10%)
- LAB
- lab(88.5 -11.3 -2.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(89.8% 0.034 189.7)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle cyan undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: powderblue#B0E0E6 · ΔE 5.0
- RAL 7035 — Light grey#CBD0CC · ΔE 10.0 · 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 Swan Lake works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Swan Lake
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Swan Lake 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 1.34:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 15.68:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Swan Lake background: #000000
Palettes featuring Swan Lake
Swan Lake with its complement
Soft neighbors of Swan Lake
Swan Lake triad
Similar colors
- Swimming#C2E5E5 · ΔE 1.4
- Spa#CEECE7 · ΔE 1.9
- Cold Wave#C2E2E3 · ΔE 1.9
- Peek-a-Blue#C5E1E1 · ΔE 2.0
- Antiguan#BDDFD8 · ΔE 2.4
- Poolside#BEE0E2 · ΔE 2.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Swan Lake is closest to Lucky You.
Swan Lake FAQs
What color is Swan Lake?
Swan Lake is a light cyan with the hex code #C5E5E2. In HSL terms it has a hue of 174°, 38% saturation, and 84% lightness.
What is the hex code for Swan Lake?
The hex code for Swan Lake is #C5E5E2. In RGB it's rgb(197, 229, 226), and in CMYK it's cmyk(14%, 0%, 1%, 10%).
What colors go well with Swan Lake?
Swan Lake pairs naturally with red 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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