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#97C4FFBaby Blue
#00ACAFCadet
#008EB6Steel Blue
#7251FESlate Blue
Pop Slate Blue & Cadet is a vivid split color palette tagged neon, cold, blue. The hues span about 70°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Blue | #97C4FF | rgb(151, 196, 255) | hsl(214, 100%, 80%) | oklch(81.0% 0.097 255) | |
| Cadet | #00ACAF | rgb(0, 172, 175) | hsl(181, 100%, 34%) | oklch(67.5% 0.115 197) | |
| Steel Blue | #008EB6 | rgb(0, 142, 182) | hsl(193, 100%, 36%) | oklch(60.3% 0.116 227) | |
| Slate Blue | #7251FE | rgb(114, 81, 254) | hsl(251, 99%, 66%) | oklch(57.4% 0.242 285) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (80% down to 34% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Baby Blue (#97C4FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Slate Blue (#7251FE) on #97C4FF gives 2.7:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Cadet (#00ACAF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Steel Blue (#008EB6) 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
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Color-blind check: under tritanopia, Cadet and Steel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#97C4FF on #7251FE | Aa | 2.7:1 | Fail |
#97C4FF on #008EB6 | Aa | 2.1:1 | Fail |
#00ACAF on #7251FE | Aa | 1.74:1 | Fail |
#97C4FF on #00ACAF | Aa | 1.55:1 | Fail |
#00ACAF on #008EB6 | Aa | 1.36:1 | Fail |
#008EB6 on #7251FE | Aa | 1.28:1 | Fail |
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