Whirlpool
Also known as: Lolly Ice, Refresh, Yucca Cream, Sparkling Mint
Whirlpool is a soft, gentle cyan that reads as cool and clear. It shines in modern branding and tech interfaces. Its complement lands in red territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 13.30:1 on black clears AA.
Whirlpool color codes
- HEX
- #A5D8CD
- RGB
- rgb(165, 216, 205)
- RGBA
- rgba(165, 216, 205, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(167, 40%, 75%)
- HSV
- hsv(167, 24%, 85%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(24%, 0%, 5%, 15%)
- LAB
- lab(82.5 -18.8 -0.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(84.4% 0.055 180.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: paleturquoise#AFEEEE · ΔE 6.7
- RAL 6027 — Light green#81C0BB · ΔE 7.2 · 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 Whirlpool 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 Whirlpool
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Whirlpool 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 1.58:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 13.30:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Whirlpool background: #000000
Palettes featuring Whirlpool
Whirlpool with its complement
Soft neighbors of Whirlpool
Whirlpool triad
Similar colors
- Ice Cube#AFE3D6 · ΔE 2.6
- Bay#B3E2D3 · ΔE 3.0
- Jade Sea#B8E0D0 · ΔE 3.8
- Mint Twist#98CBBA · ΔE 4.1
- Wintermint#94D2BF · ΔE 4.1
- Beach Glass#96DFCE · ΔE 4.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Whirlpool is closest to Pink Mist.
Whirlpool FAQs
What color is Whirlpool?
Whirlpool is a light cyan with the hex code #A5D8CD. In HSL terms it has a hue of 167°, 40% saturation, and 75% lightness.
What is the hex code for Whirlpool?
The hex code for Whirlpool is #A5D8CD. In RGB it's rgb(165, 216, 205), and in CMYK it's cmyk(24%, 0%, 5%, 15%).
What colors go well with Whirlpool?
Whirlpool 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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