Azure Cocoa & Baby Blue is a vivid complementary color palette tagged modern, blue. Near-complementary hues (about 180° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavender | #DEE8FF | rgb(222, 232, 255) | hsl(222, 100%, 94%) | oklch(93.0% 0.033 267) | |
| Baby Blue | #8ECEFF | rgb(142, 206, 255) | hsl(206, 100%, 78%) | oklch(82.6% 0.095 242) | |
| Ink | #002026 | rgb(0, 32, 38) | hsl(189, 100%, 7%) | oklch(22.4% 0.039 212) | |
| Cocoa | #936800 | rgb(147, 104, 0) | hsl(42, 100%, 29%) | oklch(54.8% 0.113 80) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Baby Blue takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 7% to 94%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Lavender (#DEE8FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Ink (#002026) on #DEE8FF gives 13.84:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Baby Blue (#8ECEFF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cocoa (#936800) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Lavender on Ink at 13.84:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Azure Cocoa & Baby 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: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#DEE8FF on #002026 | Aa | 13.84:1 | AAA |
#8ECEFF on #002026 | Aa | 10.06:1 | AAA |
#DEE8FF on #936800 | Aa | 4.05:1 | AA large only |
#002026 on #936800 | Aa | 3.42:1 | AA large only |
#8ECEFF on #936800 | Aa | 2.94:1 | Fail |
#DEE8FF on #8ECEFF | Aa | 1.38:1 | Fail |