Lagoon Sky Blue & Slate is a monochromatic color palette tagged modern, muted, cold. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Graphite down to Ice. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice | #CFFAFF | rgb(207, 250, 255) | hsl(186, 100%, 91%) | oklch(95.7% 0.045 205) | |
| Sky Blue | #7FD9DA | rgb(127, 217, 218) | hsl(181, 55%, 68%) | oklch(83.0% 0.087 197) | |
| Slate | #538582 | rgb(83, 133, 130) | hsl(176, 23%, 42%) | oklch(58.0% 0.054 191) | |
| Graphite | #52514C | rgb(82, 81, 76) | hsl(50, 4%, 31%) | oklch(43.4% 0.008 98) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (91% down to 31% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ice (#CFFAFF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Graphite (#52514C) on #CFFAFF gives 7.11:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Sky Blue (#7FD9DA) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Slate (#538582) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Ice on Graphite at 7.11:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Lagoon Sky Blue & Slate
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#CFFAFF on #52514C | Aa | 7.11:1 | AAA |
#7FD9DA on #52514C | Aa | 4.86:1 | AA |
#CFFAFF on #538582 | Aa | 3.72:1 | AA large only |
#7FD9DA on #538582 | Aa | 2.55:1 | Fail |
#538582 on #52514C | Aa | 1.91:1 | Fail |
#CFFAFF on #7FD9DA | Aa | 1.46:1 | Fail |