Swan Lake
Also known as: Polar Expedition , Tahitian Sky , Sea Breath , Yù Shí Bái White
Expect cool and clear associations from Swan Lake, a pale cyan suited to tech interfaces and water themes. Swan Lake plays well with pink tones. The harmonies below show which ones. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (15.68:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
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)
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 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, 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 Swan Lake
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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 Swan Lake 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 1.34:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 15.68:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Swan Lake background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Swan Lake
Swan Lake with its complement
Soft neighbors of Swan Lake
Swan Lake triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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 pink tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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