The color choices of modern swimming pools is pretty impressive, which may lead to a pain point when it comes time to pick your final pool color. The seemingly endless color options can have you scratching your head wondering which pool color to pick! In this article we will try to help alleviate some of that stress in choosing the right color for your pool by breaking down key points to consider when answering the questions, What Color Should My Pool Be!
Pool Type: First and foremost color options are directly affected by the type of pool you choose to purchase. Fiberglass Swimming Pools are limited to anywhere from 2 to 5 color choices. Vinyl Lined Pools have a large option of varying vinyl color choices and patterns and lastly concrete or gunite pools have unlimited options for the interior finish of your pool.
TOP 2 FACTOR TO CONSIDER WHEN PICKING YOUR POOL COLOR
1: THE TRUE COLOR OF YOUR POOL! Believe it or not your pool color will change once it is filled with water. So as a pool owner be prepared for this. When you are shown a color sample of your pools finish during the sales process it will likely be a slightly different color once it is filled. The color can also change slightly based on the angle of the sun, if its overcast or sunny, etc. The slight color variance you see when your pool is filled may not be very drastic but it is helpful when you are pool shopping to not only ask for samples of the pools color finish but to also see photos of the pool with a matching finish in different settings and lighting. Better yet if you can see one in person it will give you the true perspective of what your pool may look like once it is filled. Below we break down the relationship of water and light and how it can affect the color of your pool.
Sunlight Absorption:
Sunlight changes the color of a pool by interacting with the water molecules, causing the water to absorb certain wavelengths of light (like red and orange) while reflecting primarily blue wavelengths, making the pool appear more blue; the intensity of sunlight directly affects how vibrant this blue color appears, with more direct sunlight making the pool look brighter and more blue.
Key points about how sunlight affects pool color:
Sun angle:
The angle of sunlight hitting the pool can also impact the perceived color, with direct overhead sunlight making the pool appear lighter and more vibrant.
Pool finish:
The color of the pool's interior lining interacts with the sunlight to further influence the perceived water color.
Depth of water:
Deeper water absorbs more light, making it appear darker than shallow areas, even under the same sunlight.
As you can see in the photos above the color of the pool can change quite a bit. The pool in the middle has a beautiful tan sand color above the water, then below the water, the color is a greyish green/blue. In the photos on the left and right you can see how the color changes from the shallow end to the deep end. As the pool gets deeper the color becomes more bluish and strays from the original color.
The good news is that this will happen in any type of pool. Light and water have the same relationship in spite of what type of vessel its in. It can be startling to pool owners if this topic is not covered during the sales process that is why we at Pool Pros are doing what we can to prep potential pool owners on what to expect with their new swimming pool.
2: DRAMATIC POOL COLOR OR NEUTRAL POOL COLOR
Color Match or Color Pop? The second most important consideration in selecting your pool color is do you want your pools color to blend in or match your home and its surroundings or do you want it to pop with a major color clash? To better illustrate what we are talking about take a look at the photos below that show how neutral pool colors blend more seamlessly with modern homes and landscapes.
NEUTRAL POOL COLOR FINISHES
ADVANTAGES OF NEUTRAL POOL COLORS:
1:These pool colors are more subdued color and blend well with just about any homes exterior and landscaping.
2: The neutral color may also help in resell value of the home should you find yourself selling your home.
3: The neutral color may hide staining and scaling of the pool surface better than a brightly colored pool.
4: Neutral colored pools are easier to repair and the repairs are much less noticeable then those on a brightly colored pool.
CONTRASTING POOL COLORS
ADVANTAGES OF CONTRASTING OR DRAMATIC POOL COLORS
1: These pool colors really pop and are a major statement piece to these backyards.
DISADVANTAGES OF DRAMATIC POOL COLORS
1: If the pool water chemistry is left out of balance for too long you may begin to see scaling or staining more easily than on a neutral color pool which can be challenging to correct.
2: Repairs to the surface are more difficult to color match and repairs are often noticeable.
POOL ACCESSORIES: Last but not least when purchasing a new in ground pool you should not only take the color of the pool into consideration but the area surrounding the pool and any accessories you plan to add. Pool Coping, Pool Decking, Pool Tile, Pool Slides, Pool Covers, Spas and more can affect the final look of your project so now is a good time to take a look at these articles below to see what the right color for your automatic pool cover should be, what color your pool coping should be and what type or color of pool tile you may need. Check out these great articles below for more info on these common pool accessories.
The Moral of the Story: Pool Color selection comes down to a few simple questions. Do you prefer a pool color that blends in well with most homes and landscaping or do you want a pool with pop and drama. Once you answer that question, go over the pros and cons of both to see what best suits you and your family. Answering these questions will put you on the right path to selecting the right pool color for your new swimming pool.
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