Electric Blue & Cadet Muse is a monochromatic color palette tagged cold, teal, white. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Gunmetal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunmetal | #23393A | rgb(35, 57, 58) | hsl(183, 25%, 18%) | oklch(32.7% 0.028 200) | |
| Cadet | #59A2A8 | rgb(89, 162, 168) | hsl(185, 31%, 50%) | oklch(66.7% 0.074 202) | |
| Electric Blue | #69E9F6 | rgb(105, 233, 246) | hsl(186, 89%, 69%) | oklch(86.7% 0.114 204) | |
| Frost | #DFFBFF | rgb(223, 251, 255) | hsl(188, 100%, 94%) | oklch(96.9% 0.030 207) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (18% to 94%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Frost (#DFFBFF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Gunmetal (#23393A) on #DFFBFF gives 11.28:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Electric Blue (#69E9F6) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cadet (#59A2A8) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Gunmetal on Frost at 11.28:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Electric Blue & Cadet Muse
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 protanopia, Electric Blue and Frost 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#23393A on #DFFBFF | Aa | 11.28:1 | AAA |
#23393A on #69E9F6 | Aa | 8.49:1 | AAA |
#23393A on #59A2A8 | Aa | 4.17:1 | AA large only |
#59A2A8 on #DFFBFF | Aa | 2.71:1 | Fail |
#59A2A8 on #69E9F6 | Aa | 2.04:1 | Fail |
#69E9F6 on #DFFBFF | Aa | 1.33:1 | Fail |