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 pink territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (15.63:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
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)
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 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 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 Swimming
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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 Swimming 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 15.63:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Swimming background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Swimming
Swimming with its complement
Soft neighbors of Swimming
Swimming triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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 pink tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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