Sky Gradient is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged gradient, vibrant, cold. All four colors sit within 11° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is cool.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt | #0D47A1 | rgb(13, 71, 161) | hsl(216, 85%, 34%) | oklch(42.2% 0.157 260) | |
| Ocean | #1976D2 | rgb(25, 118, 210) | hsl(210, 79%, 46%) | oklch(56.5% 0.163 253) | |
| Cyan | #64B5F6 | rgb(100, 181, 246) | hsl(207, 89%, 68%) | oklch(74.8% 0.123 245) | |
| Frost | #E3F2FD | rgb(227, 242, 253) | hsl(205, 87%, 94%) | oklch(95.3% 0.022 239) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (94% down to 34% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Frost (#E3F2FD) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cobalt (#0D47A1) on #E3F2FD gives 7.56:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cyan (#64B5F6) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Ocean (#1976D2) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Cobalt on Frost at 7.56:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Sky Gradient
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#0D47A1 on #E3F2FD | Aa | 7.56:1 | AAA |
#1976D2 on #E3F2FD | Aa | 4.03:1 | AA large only |
#0D47A1 on #64B5F6 | Aa | 3.9:1 | AA large only |
#1976D2 on #64B5F6 | Aa | 2.08:1 | Fail |
#64B5F6 on #E3F2FD | Aa | 1.94:1 | Fail |
#0D47A1 on #1976D2 | Aa | 1.88:1 | Fail |