Cornflower & Aqua Mood is a vivid analogous color palette tagged tropical, summer, cold. The hues stay within 51° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is cool.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornflower | #589DFF | rgb(88, 157, 255) | hsl(215, 100%, 67%) | oklch(69.6% 0.161 257) | |
| Jade | #03BA89 | rgb(3, 186, 137) | hsl(164, 97%, 37%) | oklch(70.0% 0.145 166) | |
| Baby Blue | #88DCFF | rgb(136, 220, 255) | hsl(198, 100%, 77%) | oklch(85.3% 0.095 227) | |
| Aqua | #01F1F4 | rgb(1, 241, 244) | hsl(181, 99%, 48%) | oklch(86.9% 0.148 196) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (37% to 77%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Aqua (#01F1F4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cornflower (#589DFF) on #01F1F4 gives 1.94:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Baby Blue (#88DCFF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Jade (#03BA89) 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 Cornflower & Aqua Mood
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, Baby Blue and Aqua 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#589DFF on #01F1F4 | Aa | 1.94:1 | Fail |
#589DFF on #88DCFF | Aa | 1.79:1 | Fail |
#03BA89 on #01F1F4 | Aa | 1.77:1 | Fail |
#03BA89 on #88DCFF | Aa | 1.64:1 | Fail |
#589DFF on #03BA89 | Aa | 1.09:1 | Fail |
#88DCFF on #01F1F4 | Aa | 1.08:1 | Fail |