Sky Blue & Lapis Glow is a vivid dark, analogous color palette tagged cold, blue. The hues stay within 42° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Blue | #28D1FA | rgb(40, 209, 250) | hsl(192, 95%, 57%) | oklch(79.8% 0.138 220) | |
| Dusty Blue | #57BBB8 | rgb(87, 187, 184) | hsl(178, 42%, 54%) | oklch(73.2% 0.093 193) | |
| Lapis | #005085 | rgb(0, 80, 133) | hsl(204, 100%, 26%) | oklch(41.9% 0.110 247) | |
| Evergreen | #004530 | rgb(0, 69, 48) | hsl(162, 100%, 14%) | oklch(34.6% 0.073 165) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (14% to 57%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for dark-mode interfaces and gaming.
- Background: Sky Blue (#28D1FA) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Evergreen (#004530) on #28D1FA gives 6.12:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Lapis (#005085) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.66:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Dusty Blue (#57BBB8) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Sky Blue on Evergreen at 6.12:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Sky Blue & Lapis Glow
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#28D1FA on #004530 | Aa | 6.12:1 | AA |
#57BBB8 on #004530 | Aa | 4.86:1 | AA |
#28D1FA on #005085 | Aa | 4.66:1 | AA |
#57BBB8 on #005085 | Aa | 3.7:1 | AA large only |
#005085 on #004530 | Aa | 1.31:1 | Fail |
#28D1FA on #57BBB8 | Aa | 1.26:1 | Fail |