#BCF3F4
#55B1B5
#007579
#153B3D
#004B4DCharcoal
#008690Teal
#4AB3C2Cyan
#B2DDE6Powder Blue
Aqua Cyan & Teal is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged gradient, muted, cold. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Charcoal down to Powder Blue. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal | #004B4D | rgb(0, 75, 77) | hsl(182, 100%, 15%) | oklch(37.5% 0.064 198) | |
| Teal | #008690 | rgb(0, 134, 144) | hsl(184, 100%, 28%) | oklch(56.5% 0.096 204) | |
| Cyan | #4AB3C2 | rgb(74, 179, 194) | hsl(188, 50%, 53%) | oklch(71.2% 0.098 208) | |
| Powder Blue | #B2DDE6 | rgb(178, 221, 230) | hsl(190, 51%, 80%) | oklch(87.0% 0.046 212) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (80% down to 15% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Powder Blue (#B2DDE6) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Charcoal (#004B4D) on #B2DDE6 gives 6.8:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Teal (#008690) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cyan (#4AB3C2) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Charcoal on Powder Blue at 6.8:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
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Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#004B4D on #B2DDE6 | Aa | 6.8:1 | AA |
#004B4D on #4AB3C2 | Aa | 4.03:1 | AA large only |
#008690 on #B2DDE6 | Aa | 2.99:1 | Fail |
#004B4D on #008690 | Aa | 2.28:1 | Fail |
#008690 on #4AB3C2 | Aa | 1.77:1 | Fail |
#4AB3C2 on #B2DDE6 | Aa | 1.69:1 | Fail |
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