#0077B6
#00B4D8
#90E0EF
#CAF0F8
#4F6BBDOcean
#53AAECCyan
#9EDAFFBaby Blue
#D1EDFFIce
Ocean & Cyan Tale is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged ocean, summer, cold. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Ocean down to Ice. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean | #4F6BBD | rgb(79, 107, 189) | hsl(225, 45%, 53%) | oklch(54.6% 0.132 268) | |
| Cyan | #53AAEC | rgb(83, 170, 236) | hsl(206, 80%, 63%) | oklch(71.2% 0.128 244) | |
| Baby Blue | #9EDAFF | rgb(158, 218, 255) | hsl(203, 100%, 81%) | oklch(86.0% 0.080 236) | |
| Ice | #D1EDFF | rgb(209, 237, 255) | hsl(203, 100%, 91%) | oklch(93.1% 0.038 236) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (91% down to 53% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ice (#D1EDFF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Ocean (#4F6BBD) on #D1EDFF gives 4.14:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Baby Blue (#9EDAFF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cyan (#53AAEC) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#4F6BBD
#53AAEC
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Color-blind check: under protanopia, Baby Blue and Ice 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#4F6BBD on #D1EDFF | Aa | 4.14:1 | AA large only |
#4F6BBD on #9EDAFF | Aa | 3.34:1 | AA large only |
#53AAEC on #D1EDFF | Aa | 2.07:1 | Fail |
#4F6BBD on #53AAEC | Aa | 2:1 | Fail |
#53AAEC on #9EDAFF | Aa | 1.67:1 | Fail |
#9EDAFF on #D1EDFF | Aa | 1.24:1 | Fail |
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