Prussian Blue & Obsidian Bloom is a vivid complementary color palette tagged dark, cold, blue. Baby Blue and Prussian Blue sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Blue | #A2BEFF | rgb(162, 190, 255) | hsl(222, 100%, 82%) | oklch(80.5% 0.098 266) | |
| Buttercream | #FFF9E1 | rgb(255, 249, 225) | hsl(48, 100%, 94%) | oklch(98.0% 0.032 95) | |
| Prussian Blue | #073B6D | rgb(7, 59, 109) | hsl(209, 88%, 23%) | oklch(35.1% 0.101 253) | |
| Obsidian | #000814 | rgb(0, 8, 20) | hsl(216, 100%, 4%) | oklch(13.1% 0.034 247) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Baby Blue takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 4% to 94%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Buttercream (#FFF9E1) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#000814) on #FFF9E1 gives 19.04:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Baby Blue (#A2BEFF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Prussian Blue (#073B6D) for highlights, badges and hover states.
4 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Buttercream on Obsidian at 19.04:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Prussian Blue & Obsidian Bloom
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: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFF9E1 on #000814 | Aa | 19.04:1 | AAA |
#A2BEFF on #000814 | Aa | 10.86:1 | AAA |
#FFF9E1 on #073B6D | Aa | 10.72:1 | AAA |
#A2BEFF on #073B6D | Aa | 6.11:1 | AA |
#073B6D on #000814 | Aa | 1.78:1 | Fail |
#A2BEFF on #FFF9E1 | Aa | 1.75:1 | Fail |