Electric Blue & Cream Drift is a vivid complementary color palette tagged modern, teal. Near-complementary hues (about 170° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cream | #FFF6C8 | rgb(255, 246, 200) | hsl(50, 100%, 89%) | oklch(96.9% 0.060 98) | |
| Electric Blue | #84FFEE | rgb(132, 255, 238) | hsl(172, 100%, 76%) | oklch(92.4% 0.114 184) | |
| Glacier | #BFE0FF | rgb(191, 224, 255) | hsl(209, 100%, 87%) | oklch(89.3% 0.055 247) | |
| Dusk | #3F4E6B | rgb(63, 78, 107) | hsl(220, 26%, 33%) | oklch(42.4% 0.052 263) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (89% down to 33% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Cream (#FFF6C8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Dusk (#3F4E6B) on #FFF6C8 gives 7.67:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Electric Blue (#84FFEE) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Glacier (#BFE0FF) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Cream on Dusk at 7.67:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Electric Blue & Cream Drift
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 and deuteranopia, Cream and Electric Blue, Electric Blue and Glacier 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFF6C8 on #3F4E6B | Aa | 7.67:1 | AAA |
#84FFEE on #3F4E6B | Aa | 6.97:1 | AA |
#BFE0FF on #3F4E6B | Aa | 6.1:1 | AA |
#FFF6C8 on #BFE0FF | Aa | 1.26:1 | Fail |
#84FFEE on #BFE0FF | Aa | 1.14:1 | Fail |
#FFF6C8 on #84FFEE | Aa | 1.1:1 | Fail |