Swimmer
Also known as: Blue to the Bone , Surf Rider , Spa Dream , Hawaiian Surf
On screen, Swimmer registers as crisp and refreshing: a rich cyan at home 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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 for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Swimmer
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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 Swimmer 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 3.61:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.82:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Swimmer background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Swimmer
Swimmer with its complement
Soft neighbors of Swimmer
Swimmer triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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