#03256C
#2541B2
#1768AC
#06BEE1
#00304EPrussian Blue
#00538DLapis
#006F94Cerulean
#00C2C8Cyan
Crisp Cyan & Lapis is a vivid dark, monochromatic color palette tagged ocean, dark, cold. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Prussian Blue down to Cyan. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is cool.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prussian Blue | #00304E | rgb(0, 48, 78) | hsl(203, 100%, 15%) | oklch(29.7% 0.072 243) | |
| Lapis | #00538D | rgb(0, 83, 141) | hsl(205, 100%, 28%) | oklch(43.2% 0.117 248) | |
| Cerulean | #006F94 | rgb(0, 111, 148) | hsl(195, 100%, 29%) | oklch(50.7% 0.101 230) | |
| Cyan | #00C2C8 | rgb(0, 194, 200) | hsl(182, 100%, 39%) | oklch(73.9% 0.126 199) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (39% down to 15% lightness). A natural fit for dark-mode interfaces and gaming.
- Background: Cyan (#00C2C8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Prussian Blue (#00304E) on #00C2C8 gives 6.23:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Lapis (#00538D) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.64:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Cerulean (#006F94) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Prussian Blue on Cyan at 6.23:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
BrandFeaturesPricingBlogGet started
Design faster with Crisp Cyan & Lapis
A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
Primary action SecondaryCard title
Card title
Card title
Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#00304E
#00538D
#006F94
#00C2C8
Color-blind check: under tritanopia, Lapis and Cerulean 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#00304E on #00C2C8 | Aa | 6.23:1 | AA |
#00538D on #00C2C8 | Aa | 3.64:1 | AA large only |
#006F94 on #00C2C8 | Aa | 2.58:1 | Fail |
#00304E on #006F94 | Aa | 2.41:1 | Fail |
#00304E on #00538D | Aa | 1.71:1 | Fail |
#00538D on #006F94 | Aa | 1.41:1 | Fail |
Similar palettes 24 more in this mood
#0B2447
#3B5C9E
#6E86D6
#A5D7E8
#0077B6
#00B4D8
#90E0EF
#CAF0F8
#0086A6
#4D9184
#37A8F6
#00CCD6
#023E8A
#0077B6
#00B4D8
#90E0EF
#96BAFE
#8F7CCD
#00939A
#005D7F
#007D9B
#00B8BD
#90E3DD
#CAF1EF
#00646F
#0080B9
#7192FF
#DFCFFF
#D4D2FF
#9FCBEC
#2F59BD
#006B81
#00D8D7
#6075BF
#00596C
#00436D
#014D71
#267CB2
#5CA9E7
#B7E6FF
#00486A
#007D9C
#00B8BF
#90E3DE
#231D6B
#4A35AE
#4260AF
#41B8F1
#0E3B4A
#1F7A8C
#8FD5D2
#EAF7F5
#192C50
#384D87
#44688D
#74B6C9
#006D77
#83C5BE
#EDF6F9
#FFDDD2
#00A8A8
#4FD1C5
#B2F5EA
#F0FFF4
#06141B
#314C5A
#1FA2B8
#CDE9EF
#68709B
#9271DA
#639EC2
#84B8FF
#00545D
#006E7A
#00C4CE
#3BD9F9
#004345
#008991
#00B9B8
#00D4CE
#7F9A6D
#009C99
#3F7283
#1F4E3A
#9DE8D2
#00B1B8
#2E7940
#273400
#0B3954
#087E8B
#BFD7EA
#FFFFFF