Juicy Cyan & Cerulean is a vivid complementary color palette tagged modern, cold, white. Ink and Buttercream sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ink | #00263E | rgb(0, 38, 62) | hsl(203, 100%, 12%) | oklch(25.7% 0.061 242) | |
| Cerulean | #0089A7 | rgb(0, 137, 167) | hsl(191, 100%, 33%) | oklch(58.3% 0.107 220) | |
| Cyan | #66B6FF | rgb(102, 182, 255) | hsl(209, 100%, 70%) | oklch(75.6% 0.132 248) | |
| Buttercream | #FFF3E0 | rgb(255, 243, 224) | hsl(37, 100%, 94%) | oklch(96.9% 0.028 79) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (12% to 94%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Buttercream (#FFF3E0) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Ink (#00263E) on #FFF3E0 gives 14.22:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cerulean (#0089A7) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.73:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Cyan (#66B6FF) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Ink on Buttercream at 14.22:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Juicy Cyan & Cerulean
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#00263E on #FFF3E0 | Aa | 14.22:1 | AAA |
#00263E on #66B6FF | Aa | 7.2:1 | AAA |
#00263E on #0089A7 | Aa | 3.81:1 | AA large only |
#0089A7 on #FFF3E0 | Aa | 3.73:1 | AA large only |
#66B6FF on #FFF3E0 | Aa | 1.97:1 | Fail |
#0089A7 on #66B6FF | Aa | 1.89:1 | Fail |