Arctic Teal is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged cold, winter, muted. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Charcoal down to Smoke. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal | #13505B | rgb(19, 80, 91) | hsl(189, 65%, 22%) | oklch(39.9% 0.062 212) | |
| Teal | #0C7489 | rgb(12, 116, 137) | hsl(190, 84%, 29%) | oklch(51.6% 0.089 217) | |
| Sky Blue | #8FD3E0 | rgb(143, 211, 224) | hsl(190, 57%, 72%) | oklch(82.6% 0.071 211) | |
| Smoke | #F0FAFB | rgb(240, 250, 251) | hsl(185, 58%, 96%) | oklch(97.8% 0.011 204) |
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 (96% down to 22% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Smoke (#F0FAFB) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Charcoal (#13505B) on #F0FAFB gives 8.5:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Teal (#0C7489) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (5.1:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Sky Blue (#8FD3E0) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Charcoal on Smoke at 8.5:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Arctic Teal
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#13505B on #F0FAFB | Aa | 8.5:1 | AAA |
#13505B on #8FD3E0 | Aa | 5.4:1 | AA |
#0C7489 on #F0FAFB | Aa | 5.1:1 | AA |
#0C7489 on #8FD3E0 | Aa | 3.24:1 | AA large only |
#13505B on #0C7489 | Aa | 1.67:1 | Fail |
#8FD3E0 on #F0FAFB | Aa | 1.57:1 | Fail |