Lagoon Indigo & Iris is a vivid split color palette tagged vibrant, cold, purple. A split scheme: Indigo plays against Seafoam across roughly 113° of hue. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indigo | #530086 | rgb(83, 0, 134) | hsl(277, 100%, 26%) | oklch(35.4% 0.184 305) | |
| Iris | #4C4BB7 | rgb(76, 75, 183) | hsl(241, 43%, 51%) | oklch(47.7% 0.166 278) | |
| Steel Blue | #2E8BC0 | rgb(46, 139, 192) | hsl(202, 61%, 47%) | oklch(60.7% 0.117 238) | |
| Seafoam | #6BEBC8 | rgb(107, 235, 200) | hsl(164, 76%, 67%) | oklch(85.8% 0.125 173) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (67% down to 26% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Seafoam (#6BEBC8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Indigo (#530086) on #6BEBC8 gives 8.38:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Steel Blue (#2E8BC0) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Iris (#4C4BB7) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Indigo on Seafoam at 8.38:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Lagoon Indigo & Iris
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#530086 on #6BEBC8 | Aa | 8.38:1 | AAA |
#4C4BB7 on #6BEBC8 | Aa | 4.78:1 | AA |
#530086 on #2E8BC0 | Aa | 3.25:1 | AA large only |
#2E8BC0 on #6BEBC8 | Aa | 2.57:1 | Fail |
#4C4BB7 on #2E8BC0 | Aa | 1.86:1 | Fail |
#530086 on #4C4BB7 | Aa | 1.75:1 | Fail |