Seafoam & Lapis Drift is a vivid complementary color palette tagged dark, blue, green. Lapis and Papaya 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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Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (88% down to 7% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Papaya (#FFEFC3) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Licorice (#111111) on #FFEFC3 gives 16.53:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Lapis (#00579D) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (6.45:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Seafoam (#60F3AF) for highlights, badges and hover states.
4 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Papaya on Licorice at 16.53:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Seafoam & Lapis Drift
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, Seafoam and Papaya 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFEFC3 on #111111 | Aa | 16.53:1 | AAA |
#60F3AF on #111111 | Aa | 13.43:1 | AAA |
#00579D on #FFEFC3 | Aa | 6.45:1 | AA |
#00579D on #60F3AF | Aa | 5.24:1 | AA |
#00579D on #111111 | Aa | 2.56:1 | Fail |
#60F3AF on #FFEFC3 | Aa | 1.23:1 | Fail |