#304D7C
#4F78A9
#89B3D6
#E9F1F7
#4F6B6CStorm
#75A6A8Cadet
#A4E8EAPowder Blue
#DBF4F5Frost
Deep Powder Blue & Cadet is a monochromatic color palette tagged gradient, muted, cold. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Storm down to Frost. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storm | #4F6B6C | rgb(79, 107, 108) | hsl(182, 16%, 37%) | oklch(50.6% 0.033 199) | |
| Cadet | #75A6A8 | rgb(117, 166, 168) | hsl(182, 23%, 56%) | oklch(69.1% 0.052 199) | |
| Powder Blue | #A4E8EA | rgb(164, 232, 234) | hsl(182, 62%, 78%) | oklch(88.7% 0.068 198) | |
| Frost | #DBF4F5 | rgb(219, 244, 245) | hsl(182, 57%, 91%) | oklch(94.9% 0.026 200) |
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 (91% down to 37% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Frost (#DBF4F5) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Storm (#4F6B6C) on #DBF4F5 gives 5:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Powder Blue (#A4E8EA) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cadet (#75A6A8) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Storm on Frost at 5:1.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#4F6B6C
#75A6A8
#A4E8EA
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Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#4F6B6C on #DBF4F5 | Aa | 5:1 | AA |
#4F6B6C on #A4E8EA | Aa | 4.19:1 | AA large only |
#75A6A8 on #DBF4F5 | Aa | 2.35:1 | Fail |
#4F6B6C on #75A6A8 | Aa | 2.13:1 | Fail |
#75A6A8 on #A4E8EA | Aa | 1.97:1 | Fail |
#A4E8EA on #DBF4F5 | Aa | 1.19:1 | Fail |
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