SAFER SWIMSUIT COLORS = SAFER SWIMMERS
BATHING SUIT COLOR SAFETY GUIDE
Helping You Choose the Safest Swimwear for Pools and Open Water
Choosing the right swimsuit isn’t just about style—it can also make a major difference in visibility and safety, especially for kids. Whether your child is swimming in a pool or the ocean, color matters more than you might think.
Why Color Matters
The color of a bathing suit can affect how easily a child can be seen in the water—especially in an emergency. In both clear pools and natural bodies of water, certain colors stand out while others disappear beneath the surface.
Best Colors for Pool Safety For backyard and community pools (especially light-colored or blue-bottom pools):
Bright neon pink
Neon orange
Lime green
Bright yellow
These colors provide high contrast against blue or light backgrounds.
Colors to Avoid in Pools:
Blues and greens: These can blend in with pool water.
Pastels and light grays: These fade into the background and reduce visibility.
Best Colors for Open Water (Lakes, Bays, Ocean) For darker, murkier water or when there are waves:
Neon orange
Bright yellow
Hot pink
These stand out best against natural green, brown, or dark blue backdrops.
Colors to Avoid in Open Water:
Navy or dark blue: Blends in with deeper water
Black or dark gray: Hard to spot in shadows or surf
Earth tones: Tan, olive, or forest green disappear quickly
Additional Visibility Tips
Choose suits with reflective elements or pair with a bright rash guard.
For open water, a colored swim cap can add extra visibility.
Avoid busy patterns that reduce solid color contrast.
While color is one important factor, it should always be paired with supervision, swim skills, and safety equipment. Bright colors give lifeguards and caregivers one more advantage when seconds count.
At Shore Swim School, we recommend that all our swimmers wear high-visibility swimwear to lessons—especially those who are still learning or practicing water safety skills.
At Shore Swim School, we recommend all new swimmers wear high-visibility colors to lessons.
Let’s make every swim safer—one bright suit at a time! Let’s make every swim safer—one bright suit at a time! Swim smart. Stay safe. Dress bright!
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