Icy Cyan & Lapis is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged cold, blue, white. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Lapis down to Frost. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is cool.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lapis | #045B86 | rgb(4, 91, 134) | hsl(200, 94%, 27%) | oklch(44.9% 0.100 239) | |
| Cyan | #29AAEA | rgb(41, 170, 234) | hsl(200, 82%, 54%) | oklch(70.0% 0.141 237) | |
| Sky Blue | #7ACFCD | rgb(122, 207, 205) | hsl(179, 47%, 65%) | oklch(80.0% 0.083 194) | |
| Frost | #E4F1FF | rgb(228, 241, 255) | hsl(211, 100%, 95%) | oklch(95.3% 0.023 250) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (27% to 95%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Frost (#E4F1FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Lapis (#045B86) on #E4F1FF gives 6.44:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Cyan (#29AAEA) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Sky Blue (#7ACFCD) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Lapis on Frost at 6.44:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Icy Cyan & Lapis
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: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#045B86 on #E4F1FF | Aa | 6.44:1 | AA |
#045B86 on #7ACFCD | Aa | 4.09:1 | AA large only |
#045B86 on #29AAEA | Aa | 2.82:1 | Fail |
#29AAEA on #E4F1FF | Aa | 2.28:1 | Fail |
#7ACFCD on #E4F1FF | Aa | 1.58:1 | Fail |
#29AAEA on #7ACFCD | Aa | 1.45:1 | Fail |