Aquamarine & Powder Blue Path is a vivid analogous color palette tagged tech, cold, teal. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Gunmetal, Aquamarine, Powder Blue) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is cool.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunmetal | #003C3C | rgb(0, 60, 60) | hsl(180, 100%, 12%) | oklch(32.2% 0.055 195) | |
| Aquamarine | #00F8D6 | rgb(0, 248, 214) | hsl(172, 100%, 49%) | oklch(87.6% 0.161 178) | |
| Powder Blue | #A7E1FF | rgb(167, 225, 255) | hsl(200, 100%, 83%) | oklch(88.0% 0.072 231) | |
| White | #FDFDFD | rgb(253, 253, 253) | hsl(0, 0%, 99%) | oklch(99.4% 0.000 0) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its analogous hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (99% down to 12% lightness). A natural fit for a SaaS landing page or dashboard.
- Background: White (#FDFDFD) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Gunmetal (#003C3C) on #FDFDFD gives 12.06:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Aquamarine (#00F8D6) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Powder Blue (#A7E1FF) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Gunmetal on White at 12.06:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Aquamarine & Powder Blue Path
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 protanopia and deuteranopia and tritanopia, Aquamarine and Powder Blue, Aquamarine and White 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#003C3C on #FDFDFD | Aa | 12.06:1 | AAA |
#003C3C on #00F8D6 | Aa | 9:1 | AAA |
#003C3C on #A7E1FF | Aa | 8.68:1 | AAA |
#A7E1FF on #FDFDFD | Aa | 1.39:1 | Fail |
#00F8D6 on #FDFDFD | Aa | 1.34:1 | Fail |
#00F8D6 on #A7E1FF | Aa | 1.04:1 | Fail |