#03071E
#0B525B
#1B998B
#C2F970
#06141BLicorice
#315B70Peacock
#00A3BACadet
#9EC6CEAsh
Deep Cadet & Peacock is a dark, monochromatic color palette tagged dark, cold, minimal. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Licorice down to Ash. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licorice | #06141B | rgb(6, 20, 27) | hsl(200, 64%, 6%) | oklch(18.2% 0.025 231) | |
| Peacock | #315B70 | rgb(49, 91, 112) | hsl(200, 39%, 32%) | oklch(45.0% 0.058 232) | |
| Cadet | #00A3BA | rgb(0, 163, 186) | hsl(187, 100%, 36%) | oklch(65.7% 0.115 212) | |
| Ash | #9EC6CE | rgb(158, 198, 206) | hsl(190, 33%, 71%) | oklch(80.0% 0.044 211) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Cadet takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 6% to 71%. Well suited to dark-mode interfaces and gaming.
- Background: Ash (#9EC6CE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Licorice (#06141B) on #9EC6CE gives 10.17:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cadet (#00A3BA) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Peacock (#315B70) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Licorice on Ash at 10.17:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#06141B
#315B70
#00A3BA
#9EC6CE
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#06141B on #9EC6CE | Aa | 10.17:1 | AAA |
#06141B on #00A3BA | Aa | 6.18:1 | AA |
#315B70 on #9EC6CE | Aa | 3.99:1 | AA large only |
#06141B on #315B70 | Aa | 2.55:1 | Fail |
#315B70 on #00A3BA | Aa | 2.43:1 | Fail |
#00A3BA on #9EC6CE | Aa | 1.64:1 | Fail |
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