Cyan & Charcoal Field is a vivid split color palette tagged ocean, cold, teal. The hues span about 80°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal | #313965 | rgb(49, 57, 101) | hsl(231, 35%, 29%) | oklch(36.0% 0.077 274) | |
| Peacock | #005561 | rgb(0, 85, 97) | hsl(187, 100%, 19%) | oklch(41.2% 0.072 211) | |
| Cyan | #14A9FE | rgb(20, 169, 254) | hsl(202, 99%, 54%) | oklch(70.6% 0.166 243) | |
| Periwinkle | #E5D2FD | rgb(229, 210, 253) | hsl(267, 91%, 91%) | oklch(89.3% 0.062 305) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Peacock takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 19% to 91%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Periwinkle (#E5D2FD) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Charcoal (#313965) on #E5D2FD gives 7.86:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Peacock (#005561) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (6.06:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Cyan (#14A9FE) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Charcoal on Periwinkle at 7.86:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Cyan & Charcoal Field
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 deuteranopia and tritanopia, Charcoal and Peacock 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#313965 on #E5D2FD | Aa | 7.86:1 | AAA |
#005561 on #E5D2FD | Aa | 6.06:1 | AA |
#313965 on #14A9FE | Aa | 4.27:1 | AA large only |
#005561 on #14A9FE | Aa | 3.29:1 | AA large only |
#14A9FE on #E5D2FD | Aa | 1.84:1 | Fail |
#313965 on #005561 | Aa | 1.3:1 | Fail |