Waterworld
Also known as: Blue Jay Crest , Align , Rare Turquoise , Amulet Gem
Part of the cyan family, Waterworld pairs a rich base with a cool and clear presence. It belongs in tech interfaces and water themes. Set it against a brown accent when you want the combination to pop. On white it reads clearly at 5.63:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Waterworld color codes
- HEX
- #00718A
- RGB
- rgb(0, 113, 138)
- RGBA
- rgba(0, 113, 138, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(191, 100%, 27%)
- HSV
- hsv(191, 100%, 54%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(100%, 18%, 0%, 46%)
- LAB
- lab(43.3 -20.8 -21.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(50.8% 0.093 220.3)
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: teal #008080 · ΔE 11.9
- RAL 5025: Pearl Gentian blue #296478 · ΔE 5.2 · 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 Waterworld works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds. It passes WCAG AA as-is.
- 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.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- 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 Waterworld
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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 Waterworld 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 5.63:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.73:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Waterworld background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Waterworld
Waterworld with its complement
Soft neighbors of Waterworld
Waterworld triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Blue Fjord #007290 · ΔE 1.9
- Celestial #007894 · ΔE 2.7
- Copacabana #006C8D · ΔE 3.7
- Astral #376F89 · ΔE 4.7
- Calypso #3D7188 · ΔE 4.8
- Panorama #327A88 · ΔE 5.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Waterworld is closest to Annatto .
FAQ
Waterworld FAQs
What color is Waterworld?
Waterworld is a dark cyan with the hex code #00718A. In HSL terms it has a hue of 191°, 100% saturation, and 27% lightness.
What is the hex code for Waterworld?
The hex code for Waterworld is #00718A. In RGB it's rgb(0, 113, 138), and in CMYK it's cmyk(100%, 18%, 0%, 46%).
What colors go well with Waterworld?
Waterworld 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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