A swimming pool’s shape and size are undoubtedly essential design considerations, but the color of a pool can elevate its aesthetic to a whole other level. You can be instantly transported to a tropical oasis or a crystal-clear natural lagoon depending on your choice of pool color. You can instantly establish a theme and vibe to your pool area with a unique color that complements and elevates the design and architectural elements of your outdoor living space.

Here’s everything you need to know about swimming pool colors.

Selecting Colors for a Swimming Pool

If you want to go for a custom pool color, it’s useful to do a little bit of research on colors before you make a decision. There are three types of tints:

• Primary Colors – Blue, Yellow, and Red
• Secondary Colors –Purple, Orange, and Green
• Tertiary Colors –Yellow-Green, Blue-Green, Blue-Purple, Red-Purple, Yellow-Orange

Combining colors to select the right one is best done when combing through combinations or color palettes. Color palettes are great because they provide a good variety of color combinations that provide cohesion to the overall aesthetic of your outdoor living space.

Pool Colors

Here are some popular colors that will give your pool a striking look.

Light Pool Colors: Light Blue, Teal, Turquoise, White

Dark Pool Colors: Dark Blue, Purple, Caribbean Blue, Gray, Black

Color of Pool Surrounds

Always remember that the color tone of your pool surrounds should be in contrast to the color of the pool. If you’re going for a lighter pool color, you should consider the following darker pool surrounds:

• Dark Granite
• Sandstone with orange, brown, and red tones
• Dark Slate
• Bluestone
• Dark Wooden Decking
• Dark Limestone
• Travertine with caramel and chocolate tones
• Dark Brick

If, on the other hand, you choose to go for a darker pool color, consider going for the following lighter pool surrounds:

• Light Granite
• Ivory or Natural Sandstone
• Light Slate
• Light Wooden Decking
• Light Limestone
• Travertine with beige and cream tones
• Light Brick

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