#96BAFE
#8F7CCD
#00939A
#005D7F
#0086A6Cerulean
#4D9184Cadet
#37A8F6Cyan
#00CCD6Turquoise
Reef Cyan & Turquoise is a vivid analogous color palette tagged ocean, cold, blue. The hues stay within 36° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerulean | #0086A6 | rgb(0, 134, 166) | hsl(192, 100%, 33%) | oklch(57.5% 0.107 222) | |
| Cadet | #4D9184 | rgb(77, 145, 132) | hsl(169, 31%, 44%) | oklch(60.8% 0.073 180) | |
| Cyan | #37A8F6 | rgb(55, 168, 246) | hsl(205, 91%, 59%) | oklch(70.5% 0.151 244) | |
| Turquoise | #00CCD6 | rgb(0, 204, 214) | hsl(183, 100%, 42%) | oklch(76.9% 0.131 201) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Cyan takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 33% to 59%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Turquoise (#00CCD6) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cerulean (#0086A6) on #00CCD6 gives 2.14:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Cyan (#37A8F6) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cadet (#4D9184) 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, Cyan and Turquoise 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#0086A6 on #00CCD6 | Aa | 2.14:1 | Fail |
#4D9184 on #00CCD6 | Aa | 1.86:1 | Fail |
#0086A6 on #37A8F6 | Aa | 1.63:1 | Fail |
#4D9184 on #37A8F6 | Aa | 1.42:1 | Fail |
#37A8F6 on #00CCD6 | Aa | 1.31:1 | Fail |
#0086A6 on #4D9184 | Aa | 1.15:1 | Fail |
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