Classic Sky Blue & Ice is a vivid light, monochromatic color palette tagged summer, muted, minimal. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Umber down to Snow. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Blue | #78C2EE | rgb(120, 194, 238) | hsl(202, 78%, 70%) | oklch(78.2% 0.097 236) | |
| Ice | #CCEBFF | rgb(204, 235, 255) | hsl(204, 100%, 90%) | oklch(92.4% 0.043 236) | |
| Snow | #FFF9EF | rgb(255, 249, 239) | hsl(37, 100%, 97%) | oklch(98.4% 0.015 81) | |
| Umber | #5F574D | rgb(95, 87, 77) | hsl(33, 10%, 34%) | oklch(46.1% 0.019 73) |
Why it works and how to use it
Two of the four colors are near-neutral, which leaves room for Ice to lead. Lightness runs from 34% to 97%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Snow (#FFF9EF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Umber (#5F574D) on #FFF9EF gives 6.78:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Ice (#CCEBFF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Sky Blue (#78C2EE) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Snow on Umber at 6.78:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Classic Sky Blue & Ice
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, Ice and Snow 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFF9EF on #5F574D | Aa | 6.78:1 | AA |
#CCEBFF on #5F574D | Aa | 5.71:1 | AA |
#78C2EE on #5F574D | Aa | 3.64:1 | AA large only |
#78C2EE on #FFF9EF | Aa | 1.87:1 | Fail |
#78C2EE on #CCEBFF | Aa | 1.57:1 | Fail |
#CCEBFF on #FFF9EF | Aa | 1.19:1 | Fail |