What Color is Caribbean Coast
Caribbean Coast is a soft, mid-tone blue that captures the essence of shallow tropical waters and clear morning horizons. It functions as a refreshing neutral in many palettes, providing a sense of openness and luminance without the starkness of pure white.
What color is opposite Caribbean Coast?
The opposite color to Caribbean Coast is Tumbleweed (#ddaa92).
Additional Information
- Color Family: Blue
- Temperature: Cool
- Associated Season: Spring
- Complementary Color: #DDAA92
- Brightness: 185/255
- Saturation: 33%
Colors That Pair Well With Caribbean Coast
Complementary
Pair with Tumbleweed for a harmonious, balanced look. Great for backgrounds and accents.
High Contrast
Use Jambalaya for maximum readability. Ideal for text or critical UI elements.
Harmonious Depth
Use lighter and darker shades for a sophisticated, cohesive design. Great for backgrounds, text, and subtle accents.
Color Variations
Tints (add white)
Tones (add grey)
Caribbean Coast History
This specific desaturated blue shares chemical roots with Cerulean, a pigment first synthesized in 1789 by Albrecht Höpfner using cobalt stannate. Before the advent of synthetic dyes, achieving this specific ethereal tint required the careful suspension of costly lapis lazuli or azurite in large quantities of white lead or zinc. During the Impressionist movement, artists utilized similar shades to capture the fleeting effects of light on water and the firmament.
Meaning & Psychology
From a psychological perspective, this shade promotes a state of calmness and cognitive ease. It is frequently associated with reliability and emotional stability, making it a staple in professional and therapeutic environments. In various Mediterranean and Middle Eastern traditions, light blues of this frequency are used on doorways and amulets to signify protection and ward off misfortune, representing clarity of spirit.
In Nature
The color appears in nature through the Rayleigh scattering of sunlight in the earth's atmosphere and the reflection of light in shallow, sandy-bottomed lagoons. It is found in the crystalline structures of Celestite minerals and the delicate plumage of the Mountain Bluebird.
How To Use Caribbean Coast
This hue is an ideal choice for UI design, particularly for backgrounds where users spend long periods, as it reduces eye strain and visual fatigue. In interior spaces, it creates an expansive atmosphere, making small rooms feel larger and more ventilated. Pairing it with warm wood tones or sandy beiges establishes a balanced and organic aesthetic that appeals to modern minimalist sensibilities.
Related Words
Curated Palettes
Island Morning
A soft, tropical palette evoking sun-bleached shores and morning mist.
Modern Maritime
A sophisticated take on nautical themes using crisp contrasts.
Cloud Gazing
An airy, monochromatic exploration of sky tones for maximum relaxation.
Color Conversions
Color Blindness Simulation
CSS Snippets
color: #93C5DD;
color: rgb(147, 197, 221);
background-color: #93C5DD;
border: 3px solid #93C5DD;
box-shadow: 0 4px 12px #93C5DD66;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #93C5DD 0%, #ffffff 100%);
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What Goes With Caribbean Coast?
Explore color palettes containing Caribbean Coast and discover harmonious combinations for your designs.
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Complementary
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Triadic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast with Black and White
Contrast with Black
UI Examples
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Contrast Ratio
Contrast with White
UI Examples
"Color is a power which directly influences the soul."
Contrast Ratio
Closest Color Matches
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I use Caribbean Coast in CSS?
You can use Caribbean Coast in CSS with its hex code. Here is an example class:
.caribbean-coast {
background-color: #93C5DD;
color: #FFFFFF;
}For more snippets including gradients, see the CSS snippets section.