Aquamarine & Sage Shore color palette
Aquamarine & Sage Shore is a monochromatic color palette tagged cold. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Iron down to Beige. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron | #37453F | rgb(55, 69, 63) | hsl(154, 11%, 24%) | oklch(37.6% 0.021 167) | |
| Sage | #79C0A2 | rgb(121, 192, 162) | hsl(155, 36%, 61%) | oklch(75.2% 0.084 166) | |
| Aquamarine | #6DFDBD | rgb(109, 253, 189) | hsl(153, 97%, 71%) | oklch(89.8% 0.155 162) | |
| Beige | #DEFFF1 | rgb(222, 255, 241) | hsl(155, 100%, 94%) | oklch(97.3% 0.039 168) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (24% to 94%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Beige (#DEFFF1) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Iron (#37453F) on #DEFFF1 gives 9.44:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Aquamarine (#6DFDBD) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Sage (#79C0A2) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Iron on Beige at 9.44:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Aquamarine & Sage Shore
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, Aquamarine and Beige 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#37453F on #DEFFF1 | Aa | 9.44:1 | AAA |
#37453F on #6DFDBD | Aa | 7.88:1 | AAA |
#37453F on #79C0A2 | Aa | 4.73:1 | AA |
#79C0A2 on #DEFFF1 | Aa | 1.99:1 | Fail |
#79C0A2 on #6DFDBD | Aa | 1.66:1 | Fail |
#6DFDBD on #DEFFF1 | Aa | 1.2:1 | Fail |