Whirlpool

#A5D8CD

Also known as: Lolly Ice , Refresh , Yucca Cream , Sparkling Mint

Part of the cyan family, Whirlpool pairs a soft base with a cool and clear presence. It belongs in modern branding and tech interfaces. Its complement lands in pink territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 13.30:1 on black clears AA.

Reference

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)

Analysis

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

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

The subtle secondary bias in a color that seems neutral. A gray can have a blue or green undertone; a white can lean warm or cool. Undertones decide whether two near-neutrals clash or agree.Full glossary entry →

CoolWarm

neutral, leaning 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 →

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 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 Whirlpool

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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)

Tones (muted)

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 →

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

Accessibility

Contrast & accessibility

Aa on white

contrast 1.58:1

AA fail AAA fail AA large fail

Aa on black

contrast 13.30:1

AA pass AAA pass AA large pass

Best text color on a Whirlpool background: #000000

Palettes

Palettes featuring Whirlpool

Whirlpool with its complement

Soft neighbors of Whirlpool

Whirlpool triad

Explore

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Whirlpool is closest to Pink Mist .

FAQ

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 pink tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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