Boardwalk is a vivid complementary color palette tagged summer, blue, white. Near-complementary hues (about 175° 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.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyan | #00A6FB | rgb(0, 166, 251) | hsl(200, 100%, 49%) | oklch(69.6% 0.167 243) | |
| Ocean | #0582CA | rgb(5, 130, 202) | hsl(202, 95%, 41%) | oklch(58.5% 0.144 244) | |
| Linen | #F5F0E1 | rgb(245, 240, 225) | hsl(45, 50%, 92%) | oklch(95.5% 0.021 92) | |
| Cantaloupe | #F4A261 | rgb(244, 162, 97) | hsl(27, 87%, 67%) | oklch(78.1% 0.127 58) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Cyan takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 41% to 92%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#F5F0E1) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Ocean (#0582CA) on #F5F0E1 gives 3.65:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Cyan (#00A6FB) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cantaloupe (#F4A261) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Boardwalk
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#0582CA on #F5F0E1 | Aa | 3.65:1 | AA large only |
#00A6FB on #F5F0E1 | Aa | 2.35:1 | Fail |
#0582CA on #F4A261 | Aa | 2.02:1 | Fail |
#F5F0E1 on #F4A261 | Aa | 1.81:1 | Fail |
#00A6FB on #0582CA | Aa | 1.55:1 | Fail |
#00A6FB on #F4A261 | Aa | 1.3:1 | Fail |