Slate Blue & Cyan Sky is a vivid analogous color palette tagged retro, vintage, cold. The hues stay within 61° 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.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slate Blue | #7071CC | rgb(112, 113, 204) | hsl(239, 47%, 62%) | oklch(59.0% 0.137 281) | |
| Teal | #00918B | rgb(0, 145, 139) | hsl(178, 100%, 28%) | oklch(59.2% 0.102 190) | |
| Blue Gray | #4E91D5 | rgb(78, 145, 213) | hsl(210, 62%, 57%) | oklch(64.3% 0.123 251) | |
| Cyan | #4EBBDB | rgb(78, 187, 219) | hsl(194, 66%, 58%) | oklch(74.2% 0.108 221) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Teal takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 28% to 62%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Cyan (#4EBBDB) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Slate Blue (#7071CC) on #4EBBDB gives 1.92:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Teal (#00918B) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Blue Gray (#4E91D5) 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 Slate Blue & Cyan Sky
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 and deuteranopia and tritanopia, Slate Blue and Blue Gray 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#7071CC on #4EBBDB | Aa | 1.92:1 | Fail |
#00918B on #4EBBDB | Aa | 1.74:1 | Fail |
#4E91D5 on #4EBBDB | Aa | 1.49:1 | Fail |
#7071CC on #4E91D5 | Aa | 1.29:1 | Fail |
#00918B on #4E91D5 | Aa | 1.17:1 | Fail |
#7071CC on #00918B | Aa | 1.1:1 | Fail |