#0077B6
#00B4D8
#90E0EF
#CAF0F8
#4A4E4DGraphite
#0E9AA7Cadet
#8FD3D6Sky Blue
#C0D1FFPeriwinkle
Bright Cadet & Sky Blue is a analogous color palette tagged cold, teal, blue. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Cadet, Sky Blue, Periwinkle) give it a natural, low-tension flow. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphite | #4A4E4D | rgb(74, 78, 77) | hsl(165, 3%, 30%) | oklch(42.0% 0.005 179) | |
| Cadet | #0E9AA7 | rgb(14, 154, 167) | hsl(185, 85%, 35%) | oklch(62.7% 0.105 206) | |
| Sky Blue | #8FD3D6 | rgb(143, 211, 214) | hsl(183, 46%, 70%) | oklch(82.3% 0.068 199) | |
| Periwinkle | #C0D1FF | rgb(192, 209, 255) | hsl(224, 100%, 88%) | oklch(86.3% 0.067 269) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its analogous hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (88% down to 30% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Periwinkle (#C0D1FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Graphite (#4A4E4D) on #C0D1FF gives 5.55:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Cadet (#0E9AA7) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Sky Blue (#8FD3D6) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Graphite on Periwinkle at 5.55:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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Color blindness simulation
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Color-blind check: under protanopia and deuteranopia and tritanopia, Sky Blue and Periwinkle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#4A4E4D on #C0D1FF | Aa | 5.55:1 | AA |
#4A4E4D on #8FD3D6 | Aa | 5.01:1 | AA |
#4A4E4D on #0E9AA7 | Aa | 2.49:1 | Fail |
#0E9AA7 on #C0D1FF | Aa | 2.23:1 | Fail |
#0E9AA7 on #8FD3D6 | Aa | 2.01:1 | Fail |
#8FD3D6 on #C0D1FF | Aa | 1.11:1 | Fail |
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