Aqua Denim & Cornflower is a vivid analogous color palette tagged dark, cold, blue. The hues stay within 35° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. 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 | #7DAAFC | rgb(125, 170, 252) | hsl(219, 95%, 74%) | oklch(74.0% 0.129 262) | |
| Denim | #3759CB | rgb(55, 89, 203) | hsl(226, 59%, 51%) | oklch(50.7% 0.181 267) | |
| Lapis | #00528F | rgb(0, 82, 143) | hsl(206, 100%, 28%) | oklch(43.1% 0.121 250) | |
| Prussian Blue | #00333E | rgb(0, 51, 62) | hsl(191, 100%, 12%) | oklch(29.6% 0.053 217) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (12% to 74%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Cornflower (#7DAAFC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Prussian Blue (#00333E) on #7DAAFC gives 5.85:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Lapis (#00528F) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.47:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Denim (#3759CB) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Cornflower on Prussian Blue at 5.85:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Aqua Denim & Cornflower
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: under tritanopia, Denim and Lapis become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#7DAAFC on #00333E | Aa | 5.85:1 | AA |
#7DAAFC on #00528F | Aa | 3.47:1 | AA large only |
#7DAAFC on #3759CB | Aa | 2.61:1 | Fail |
#3759CB on #00333E | Aa | 2.24:1 | Fail |
#00528F on #00333E | Aa | 1.69:1 | Fail |
#3759CB on #00528F | Aa | 1.33:1 | Fail |