Cool Cadet & Teal is a vivid dark, monochromatic color palette tagged gradient, cold, teal. All four colors sit within 6° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce | #006454 | rgb(0, 100, 84) | hsl(170, 100%, 20%) | oklch(45.0% 0.084 177) | |
| Teal | #00897B | rgb(0, 137, 123) | hsl(174, 100%, 27%) | oklch(56.6% 0.101 182) | |
| Cadet | #00BBAF | rgb(0, 187, 175) | hsl(176, 100%, 37%) | oklch(71.3% 0.125 187) | |
| Sky Blue | #89CCC7 | rgb(137, 204, 199) | hsl(176, 40%, 67%) | oklch(79.9% 0.068 190) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Teal takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 20% to 67%. Well suited to dark-mode interfaces and gaming.
- Background: Sky Blue (#89CCC7) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Spruce (#006454) on #89CCC7 gives 3.91:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Teal (#00897B) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cadet (#00BBAF) 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 Cool Cadet & Teal
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 tritanopia, Cadet and Sky Blue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#006454 on #89CCC7 | Aa | 3.91:1 | AA large only |
#006454 on #00BBAF | Aa | 2.96:1 | Fail |
#00897B on #89CCC7 | Aa | 2.37:1 | Fail |
#00897B on #00BBAF | Aa | 1.79:1 | Fail |
#006454 on #00897B | Aa | 1.65:1 | Fail |
#00BBAF on #89CCC7 | Aa | 1.32:1 | Fail |