Aqua Cornflower & Baby Blue is a vivid light, monochromatic color palette tagged cold, blue, white. All four colors sit within 9° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornflower | #7091D8 | rgb(112, 145, 216) | hsl(221, 57%, 64%) | oklch(66.2% 0.113 265) | |
| Baby Blue | #8BBCFF | rgb(139, 188, 255) | hsl(215, 100%, 77%) | oklch(78.7% 0.109 256) | |
| Lavender | #D4E8FF | rgb(212, 232, 255) | hsl(212, 100%, 92%) | oklch(92.3% 0.038 252) | |
| Ivory | #F0FFF4 | rgb(240, 255, 244) | hsl(136, 100%, 97%) | oklch(98.6% 0.021 154) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (64% to 97%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ivory (#F0FFF4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cornflower (#7091D8) on #F0FFF4 gives 3.02:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Baby Blue (#8BBCFF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Lavender (#D4E8FF) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Aqua Cornflower & Baby Blue
A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
Primary action SecondaryColor blindness simulation
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#7091D8 on #F0FFF4 | Aa | 3.02:1 | AA large only |
#7091D8 on #D4E8FF | Aa | 2.49:1 | Fail |
#8BBCFF on #F0FFF4 | Aa | 1.89:1 | Fail |
#7091D8 on #8BBCFF | Aa | 1.59:1 | Fail |
#8BBCFF on #D4E8FF | Aa | 1.56:1 | Fail |
#D4E8FF on #F0FFF4 | Aa | 1.21:1 | Fail |