Swimmer
Also known as: Blue to the Bone, Surf Rider, Spa Dream, Hawaiian Surf
With its cool undertone, Swimmer (#0A91BF) comes across as crisp and refreshing. Designers reach for it in water themes and healthcare apps. Because it leans cool, balancing it with a orange keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 5.82:1 on black clears AA.
Swimmer color codes
- HEX
- #0A91BF
- RGB
- rgb(10, 145, 191)
- RGBA
- rgba(10, 145, 191, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(195, 90%, 39%)
- HSV
- hsv(195, 95%, 75%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(95%, 24%, 0%, 25%)
- LAB
- lab(55.6 -20.3 -33.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(61.5% 0.121 230.0)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: steelblue#4682B4 · ΔE 8.2
- RAL 5012 — Light blue#3481B8 · ΔE 7.7 · 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 Swimmer works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — 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.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Swimmer
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Swimmer 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 3.61:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.82:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Swimmer background: #000000
Palettes featuring Swimmer
Swimmer with its complement
Soft neighbors of Swimmer
Swimmer triad
Similar colors
- Forget-Me-Not#0087BD · ΔE 4.3
- Blue Burst#309CD0 · ΔE 4.5
- Blue Ocean#009DC4 · ΔE 4.7
- Homeworld#2299DD · ΔE 6.5
- Blue Moon#3992A8 · ΔE 7.0
- Laguna#36A5C9 · ΔE 7.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Swimmer is closest to Oak Palace.
Swimmer FAQs
What color is Swimmer?
Swimmer is a dark cyan with the hex code #0A91BF. In HSL terms it has a hue of 195°, 90% saturation, and 39% lightness.
What is the hex code for Swimmer?
The hex code for Swimmer is #0A91BF. In RGB it's rgb(10, 145, 191), and in CMYK it's cmyk(95%, 24%, 0%, 25%).
What colors go well with Swimmer?
Swimmer pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony, and with red accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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