Cyan & Cerulean Mood is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged ocean, cold, teal. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Peacock down to Glacier. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peacock | #014D71 | rgb(1, 77, 113) | hsl(199, 98%, 22%) | oklch(39.9% 0.088 238) | |
| Cerulean | #267CB2 | rgb(38, 124, 178) | hsl(203, 65%, 42%) | oklch(56.2% 0.115 241) | |
| Cyan | #5CA9E7 | rgb(92, 169, 231) | hsl(207, 74%, 63%) | oklch(71.1% 0.119 245) | |
| Glacier | #B7E6FF | rgb(183, 230, 255) | hsl(201, 100%, 86%) | oklch(90.0% 0.059 231) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (86% down to 22% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Glacier (#B7E6FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Peacock (#014D71) on #B7E6FF gives 6.86:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Cyan (#5CA9E7) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cerulean (#267CB2) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Peacock on Glacier at 6.86:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Cyan & Cerulean 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: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#014D71 on #B7E6FF | Aa | 6.86:1 | AA |
#014D71 on #5CA9E7 | Aa | 3.6:1 | AA large only |
#267CB2 on #B7E6FF | Aa | 3.42:1 | AA large only |
#014D71 on #267CB2 | Aa | 2:1 | Fail |
#5CA9E7 on #B7E6FF | Aa | 1.9:1 | Fail |
#267CB2 on #5CA9E7 | Aa | 1.8:1 | Fail |