Arctic Blue is a monochromatic color palette tagged cold, winter, muted. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Charcoal down to Frost. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frost | #EAF4FB | rgb(234, 244, 251) | hsl(205, 68%, 95%) | oklch(96.2% 0.014 238) | |
| Glacier | #BFDCF0 | rgb(191, 220, 240) | hsl(204, 62%, 85%) | oklch(88.0% 0.041 238) | |
| Blue Gray | #5C93C4 | rgb(92, 147, 196) | hsl(208, 47%, 56%) | oklch(64.5% 0.094 247) | |
| Charcoal | #1F3F5F | rgb(31, 63, 95) | hsl(210, 51%, 25%) | oklch(36.0% 0.068 250) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (25% to 95%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Frost (#EAF4FB) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Charcoal (#1F3F5F) on #EAF4FB gives 9.73:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Glacier (#BFDCF0) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Blue Gray (#5C93C4) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Frost on Charcoal at 9.73:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Arctic Blue
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, Frost and Glacier 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#EAF4FB on #1F3F5F | Aa | 9.73:1 | AAA |
#BFDCF0 on #1F3F5F | Aa | 7.6:1 | AAA |
#5C93C4 on #1F3F5F | Aa | 3.32:1 | AA large only |
#EAF4FB on #5C93C4 | Aa | 2.93:1 | Fail |
#BFDCF0 on #5C93C4 | Aa | 2.29:1 | Fail |
#EAF4FB on #BFDCF0 | Aa | 1.28:1 | Fail |