Lapis & Cyan Mist is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged ocean, cold, blue. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Prussian Blue down to Powder Blue. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powder Blue | #A3E3FF | rgb(163, 227, 255) | hsl(198, 100%, 82%) | oklch(88.2% 0.075 227) | |
| Cyan | #4EB2E1 | rgb(78, 178, 225) | hsl(199, 71%, 59%) | oklch(72.4% 0.115 232) | |
| Lapis | #006DA5 | rgb(0, 109, 165) | hsl(200, 100%, 32%) | oklch(51.2% 0.121 242) | |
| Prussian Blue | #003F59 | rgb(0, 63, 89) | hsl(198, 100%, 17%) | oklch(34.6% 0.072 234) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (17% to 82%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Powder Blue (#A3E3FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Prussian Blue (#003F59) on #A3E3FF gives 8.08:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Lapis (#006DA5) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.02:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Cyan (#4EB2E1) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Powder Blue on Prussian Blue at 8.08:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Lapis & Cyan Mist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#A3E3FF on #003F59 | Aa | 8.08:1 | AAA |
#4EB2E1 on #003F59 | Aa | 4.73:1 | AA |
#A3E3FF on #006DA5 | Aa | 4.02:1 | AA large only |
#4EB2E1 on #006DA5 | Aa | 2.35:1 | Fail |
#006DA5 on #003F59 | Aa | 2.01:1 | Fail |
#A3E3FF on #4EB2E1 | Aa | 1.71:1 | Fail |