#00486A
#007D9C
#00B8BF
#90E3DE
#023E8ACobalt
#0077B6Ocean
#00B4D8Cyan
#90E0EFPowder Blue
Ocean Fade is a vivid analogous color palette tagged gradient, ocean, cold. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Cobalt, Ocean, Cyan) give it a natural, low-tension flow. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt | #023E8A | rgb(2, 62, 138) | hsl(214, 97%, 27%) | oklch(38.0% 0.139 258) | |
| Ocean | #0077B6 | rgb(0, 119, 182) | hsl(201, 100%, 36%) | oklch(54.6% 0.131 243) | |
| Cyan | #00B4D8 | rgb(0, 180, 216) | hsl(190, 100%, 42%) | oklch(71.1% 0.129 219) | |
| Powder Blue | #90E0EF | rgb(144, 224, 239) | hsl(189, 75%, 75%) | oklch(86.0% 0.081 211) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its analogous hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (75% down to 27% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Powder Blue (#90E0EF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cobalt (#023E8A) on #90E0EF gives 6.85:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Ocean (#0077B6) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.27:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Cyan (#00B4D8) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Cobalt on Powder Blue at 6.85:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
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#0077B6
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Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#023E8A on #90E0EF | Aa | 6.85:1 | AA |
#023E8A on #00B4D8 | Aa | 4.14:1 | AA large only |
#0077B6 on #90E0EF | Aa | 3.27:1 | AA large only |
#023E8A on #0077B6 | Aa | 2.1:1 | Fail |
#0077B6 on #00B4D8 | Aa | 1.97:1 | Fail |
#00B4D8 on #90E0EF | Aa | 1.65:1 | Fail |
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