Polar Cobalt & Cyan is a vivid analogous color palette tagged cold, blue, purple. The hues stay within 59° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt | #2346A2 | rgb(35, 70, 162) | hsl(223, 64%, 39%) | oklch(42.7% 0.155 265) | |
| Lapis | #005F8E | rgb(0, 95, 142) | hsl(200, 100%, 28%) | oklch(46.3% 0.107 240) | |
| Slate Blue | #7168AA | rgb(113, 104, 170) | hsl(248, 28%, 54%) | oklch(55.4% 0.101 289) | |
| Cyan | #00A9C8 | rgb(0, 169, 200) | hsl(189, 100%, 39%) | oklch(67.8% 0.121 217) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (28% to 54%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Cyan (#00A9C8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cobalt (#2346A2) on #00A9C8 gives 3.04:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Lapis (#005F8E) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Slate Blue (#7168AA) 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
Design faster with Polar Cobalt & Cyan
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: under protanopia and deuteranopia and tritanopia, Cobalt and Lapis, Lapis and Slate Blue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#2346A2 on #00A9C8 | Aa | 3.04:1 | AA large only |
#005F8E on #00A9C8 | Aa | 2.48:1 | Fail |
#7168AA on #00A9C8 | Aa | 1.76:1 | Fail |
#2346A2 on #7168AA | Aa | 1.73:1 | Fail |
#005F8E on #7168AA | Aa | 1.41:1 | Fail |
#2346A2 on #005F8E | Aa | 1.23:1 | Fail |