#0E3B4A
#1F7A8C
#8FD5D2
#EAF7F5
#00A8A8Cadet
#4FD1C5Turquoise
#B2F5EAIce
#F0FFF4Ivory
Aqua Dream is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged ocean, cold, teal. All four colors sit within 10° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadet | #00A8A8 | rgb(0, 168, 168) | hsl(180, 100%, 33%) | oklch(66.2% 0.113 195) | |
| Turquoise | #4FD1C5 | rgb(79, 209, 197) | hsl(174, 59%, 56%) | oklch(78.6% 0.114 187) | |
| Ice | #B2F5EA | rgb(178, 245, 234) | hsl(170, 77%, 83%) | oklch(92.2% 0.069 184) | |
| Ivory | #F0FFF4 | rgb(240, 255, 244) | hsl(136, 100%, 97%) | oklch(98.6% 0.021 154) |
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 (97% down to 33% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ivory (#F0FFF4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cadet (#00A8A8) on #F0FFF4 gives 2.83:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Ice (#B2F5EA) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Turquoise (#4FD1C5) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#00A8A8
#4FD1C5
#B2F5EA
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Color-blind check: under protanopia and deuteranopia, Ice and Ivory 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#00A8A8 on #F0FFF4 | Aa | 2.83:1 | Fail |
#00A8A8 on #B2F5EA | Aa | 2.39:1 | Fail |
#4FD1C5 on #F0FFF4 | Aa | 1.8:1 | Fail |
#00A8A8 on #4FD1C5 | Aa | 1.57:1 | Fail |
#4FD1C5 on #B2F5EA | Aa | 1.52:1 | Fail |
#B2F5EA on #F0FFF4 | Aa | 1.19:1 | Fail |
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