02/11/2026
Being faced with an array of colour options when selecting a swimming pool colour can be difficult when narrowing down your options. You might notice that the hues look somewhat different from photo to photo, although they are the same colour.
The two pools pictured are both in colour Graphite Grey - yet are throwing a different colour.
So what effects the colour?
🌥️☀️ WEATHER
Think about a dark, rainy day in comparison to a clear, sunny day. When rainy weather arises, less sunlight passes through the cloud barrier, resulting in overcast, darker days. The effects of diminished lighting on the colour perception of your pool impacts the way the eye perceives the water colour that is reflected by the gelcoat. The colour you see is the reflection of white light from a surface. Therefore, the less sunlight, the less vibrant a colour will appear.
🌿 LANDSCAPING
Think of the colour red next to the colour pink. Now, in comparison, imagine the colours red and blue next to one another. In the first instance, although being different in hues and vibrance, pink and red are in the same “family”. The gap between red and blue is much greater, leading you to see both colours differently.
Therefore, it is fundamental to consider the project as a whole when choosing your pool colour and is detrimental to achieving your desired outcome. It is important to develop a plan around landscaping to consider whether the pool blends into the scenery or offers high contrast to the area.
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