Sapphire & Ocean Dream is a vivid analogous color palette tagged cold, blue, teal. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Sapphire, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sapphire | #1D41C8 | rgb(29, 65, 200) | hsl(227, 75%, 45%) | oklch(45.0% 0.212 266) | |
| 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) | |
| Sky Blue | #4DD2E8 | rgb(77, 210, 232) | hsl(189, 77%, 61%) | oklch(80.0% 0.117 211) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (36% to 61%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Sky Blue (#4DD2E8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Sapphire (#1D41C8) on #4DD2E8 gives 4.43:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Ocean (#0077B6) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cyan (#00B4D8) 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 Sapphire & Ocean Dream
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 tritanopia, Cyan and Sky 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#1D41C8 on #4DD2E8 | Aa | 4.43:1 | AA large only |
#1D41C8 on #00B4D8 | Aa | 3.22:1 | AA large only |
#0077B6 on #4DD2E8 | Aa | 2.71:1 | Fail |
#0077B6 on #00B4D8 | Aa | 1.97:1 | Fail |
#1D41C8 on #0077B6 | Aa | 1.63:1 | Fail |
#00B4D8 on #4DD2E8 | Aa | 1.37:1 | Fail |