Arctic Powder Blue & Cadet is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged winter, muted, cold. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Peacock down to Powder Blue. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peacock | #005359 | rgb(0, 83, 89) | hsl(184, 100%, 17%) | oklch(40.3% 0.069 203) | |
| Cadet | #529D9F | rgb(82, 157, 159) | hsl(182, 32%, 47%) | oklch(64.9% 0.075 198) | |
| Sky Blue | #8ACBCC | rgb(138, 203, 204) | hsl(181, 39%, 67%) | oklch(79.9% 0.066 197) | |
| Powder Blue | #8DE4F3 | rgb(141, 228, 243) | hsl(189, 81%, 75%) | oklch(86.9% 0.086 210) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Sky Blue takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 17% to 75%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Powder Blue (#8DE4F3) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Peacock (#005359) on #8DE4F3 gives 6.1:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Sky Blue (#8ACBCC) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cadet (#529D9F) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Peacock on Powder Blue at 6.1:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Arctic Powder Blue & Cadet
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: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#005359 on #8DE4F3 | Aa | 6.1:1 | AA |
#005359 on #8ACBCC | Aa | 4.83:1 | AA |
#005359 on #529D9F | Aa | 2.81:1 | Fail |
#529D9F on #8DE4F3 | Aa | 2.17:1 | Fail |
#529D9F on #8ACBCC | Aa | 1.72:1 | Fail |
#8ACBCC on #8DE4F3 | Aa | 1.26:1 | Fail |