Swimming
Also known as: Pale Seafoam, On Cloud Nine, Saline Water, Yù Shí Bái White
Swimming is what happens when cyan turns pale and gentle. The effect is crisp and refreshing, made for modern branding and tech interfaces. Its complement lands in red territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (15.63:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Swimming color codes
- HEX
- #C2E5E5
- RGB
- rgb(194, 229, 229)
- RGBA
- rgba(194, 229, 229, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(180, 40%, 83%)
- HSV
- hsv(180, 15%, 90%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(15%, 0%, 0%, 10%)
- LAB
- lab(88.4 -11.8 -4.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(89.7% 0.037 196.5)
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 3.8
- RAL 7035 — Light grey#CBD0CC · ΔE 10.6 · 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 Swimming 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 Swimming
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Swimming 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 15.63:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Swimming background: #000000
Palettes featuring Swimming
Swimming with its complement
Soft neighbors of Swimming
Swimming triad
Similar colors
- Cold Wave#C2E2E3 · ΔE 1.1
- Swan Lake#C5E5E2 · ΔE 1.4
- Poolside#BEE0E2 · ΔE 1.4
- Peek-a-Blue#C5E1E1 · ΔE 2.0
- Icy Breeze#C4ECF0 · ΔE 2.3
- Spa#CEECE7 · ΔE 2.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Swimming is closest to Ballet.
Swimming FAQs
What color is Swimming?
Swimming is a light cyan with the hex code #C2E5E5. In HSL terms it has a hue of 180°, 40% saturation, and 83% lightness.
What is the hex code for Swimming?
The hex code for Swimming is #C2E5E5. In RGB it's rgb(194, 229, 229), and in CMYK it's cmyk(15%, 0%, 0%, 10%).
What colors go well with Swimming?
Swimming 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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