Classic Cyan & Wisteria is a analogous color palette tagged dark, tech, cold. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Ink, Dusk, Cyan) 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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Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Cyan takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 13% to 81%. Well suited to a SaaS landing page or dashboard.
- Background: Wisteria (#9DA5FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Ink (#1A1B26) on #9DA5FF gives 7.54:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cyan (#51ACF0) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dusk (#3F5672) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Ink on Wisteria at 7.54:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Classic Cyan & Wisteria
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: under protanopia and deuteranopia and tritanopia, Cyan and Wisteria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#1A1B26 on #9DA5FF | Aa | 7.54:1 | AAA |
#1A1B26 on #51ACF0 | Aa | 6.93:1 | AA |
#3F5672 on #9DA5FF | Aa | 3.32:1 | AA large only |
#3F5672 on #51ACF0 | Aa | 3.05:1 | AA large only |
#1A1B26 on #3F5672 | Aa | 2.27:1 | Fail |
#51ACF0 on #9DA5FF | Aa | 1.09:1 | Fail |