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Pacific blue color

A bright blue-turquoise inspired by the clear water of the Pacific Ocean on a sunny day. It is fresh and sporty, often seen in swimwear, surf graphics and summer branding.

Also known as: Pacific.

The hex code for pacific blue is #1CA9C9. In RGB it is rgb(28, 169, 201), in HSL hsl(191, 76%, 45%) and in CMYK 86, 16, 0, 21.

See it in real life

Pick a color to pair it with and see how it looks on clothes, interiors and design.

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About pacific blue

Pacific blue (#1CA9C9) is a cool, mid-tone, highly saturated color. It belongs to the turquoises family. It mixes 28 red, 169 green and 201 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in swimwear, sports, summer.

Swatch of Pacific blue with its shades from light to dark · #1CA9C9
Pacific blue · #1CA9C9

Pacific blue shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

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Pacific blue color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Poppy red
AnalogousClose to: Caribbean green, Violet blue
TriadicClose to: Bright purple, Apple green
Split complementaryClose to: Rose red, Caramel
TetradicClose to: Dark violet, Poppy red, Kelly green

Pacific blue color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Pacific blue
Analogous palette · Pacific blue
Complementary palette · Pacific blue
Triadic palette · Pacific blue
With neutrals palette · Pacific blue
With an accent palette · Pacific blue

Pacific blue contrast with text

White textContrast 2.8:1 · Not recommended
Black textContrast 7.6:1 · AAA

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --pacific-blue: #1CA9C9;
  --pacific-blue-rgb: 28, 169, 201;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--pacific-blue); }
.text { color: var(--pacific-blue); }

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Swatch of Pacific blue with its shades from light to dark · #1CA9C9
Swatch of Pacific blue with its shades from light to dark · #1CA9C9

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for pacific blue?

The hex code for pacific blue is #1CA9C9. In RGB it is rgb(28, 169, 201), in HSL hsl(191, 76%, 45%) and in CMYK 86, 16, 0, 21.

What is the complementary color of pacific blue?

Its complement on the color wheel is #C93C1C, close to poppy red. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on pacific blue?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 2.8:1, while with black it is 7.6:1.