Waikiki
Also known as: Safe Harbour , Parrot Flight , Teal Blue , Toy Blue
Part of the cyan family, Waikiki pairs a rich base with a cool and clear presence. It belongs in water themes and healthcare apps. Because it leans cool, balancing it with a brown keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (5.27:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Waikiki color codes
- HEX
- #218BA0
- RGB
- rgb(33, 139, 160)
- RGBA
- rgba(33, 139, 160, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(190, 66%, 38%)
- HSV
- hsv(190, 79%, 63%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(79%, 13%, 0%, 37%)
- LAB
- lab(52.9 -24.4 -20.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(58.9% 0.095 214.7)
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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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: darkcyan #008B8B · ΔE 9.0
- RAL 5018: Turquoise blue #21888F · ΔE 5.7 · 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 Waikiki 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 Waikiki
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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 Waikiki 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 3.99:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.27:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Waikiki background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Waikiki
Waikiki with its complement
Soft neighbors of Waikiki
Waikiki triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Cruising #018498 · ΔE 2.9
- Blue Moon #3992A8 · ΔE 3.1
- Oasis #0092A3 · ΔE 3.3
- Rainy Mood #4499AA · ΔE 5.4
- Bermuda #1B7D8D · ΔE 5.5
- Panorama #327A88 · ΔE 6.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Waikiki is closest to Bruschetta .
FAQ
Waikiki FAQs
What color is Waikiki?
Waikiki is a dark cyan with the hex code #218BA0. In HSL terms it has a hue of 190°, 66% saturation, and 38% lightness.
What is the hex code for Waikiki?
The hex code for Waikiki is #218BA0. In RGB it's rgb(33, 139, 160), and in CMYK it's cmyk(79%, 13%, 0%, 37%).
What colors go well with Waikiki?
Waikiki pairs naturally with brown 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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