#0086A6
#4D9184
#37A8F6
#00CCD6
#008083Teal
#00A0CCBlue Gray
#4B95EECornflower
#00BB90Emerald
Nordic Cornflower & Emerald is a vivid analogous color palette tagged cold, teal, blue. The hues stay within 47° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teal | #008083 | rgb(0, 128, 131) | hsl(181, 100%, 26%) | oklch(54.4% 0.093 198) | |
| Blue Gray | #00A0CC | rgb(0, 160, 204) | hsl(193, 100%, 40%) | oklch(65.7% 0.126 226) | |
| Cornflower | #4B95EE | rgb(75, 149, 238) | hsl(213, 83%, 61%) | oklch(66.4% 0.152 255) | |
| Emerald | #00BB90 | rgb(0, 187, 144) | hsl(166, 100%, 37%) | oklch(70.4% 0.141 169) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (26% to 61%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Emerald (#00BB90) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Teal (#008083) on #00BB90 gives 1.93:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Blue Gray (#00A0CC) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cornflower (#4B95EE) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#008083
#00A0CC
#4B95EE
#00BB90
Color-blind check: under tritanopia, Blue Gray and Emerald, Cornflower and Emerald become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#008083 on #00BB90 | Aa | 1.93:1 | Fail |
#008083 on #00A0CC | Aa | 1.56:1 | Fail |
#008083 on #4B95EE | Aa | 1.55:1 | Fail |
#4B95EE on #00BB90 | Aa | 1.25:1 | Fail |
#00A0CC on #00BB90 | Aa | 1.23:1 | Fail |
#00A0CC on #4B95EE | Aa | 1.01:1 | Fail |
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