Space Odyssey is a vivid analogous color palette tagged space, cold, blue. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Navy, 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.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | #03045E | rgb(3, 4, 94) | hsl(239, 94%, 19%) | oklch(22.5% 0.146 266) | |
| 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) | |
| Powder Blue | #90E0EF | rgb(144, 224, 239) | hsl(189, 75%, 75%) | oklch(86.0% 0.081 211) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Ocean takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 19% to 75%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Powder Blue (#90E0EF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Navy (#03045E) on #90E0EF gives 11.92:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Ocean (#0077B6) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.27:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Cyan (#00B4D8) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Navy on Powder Blue at 11.92:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Space Odyssey
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#03045E on #90E0EF | Aa | 11.92:1 | AAA |
#03045E on #00B4D8 | Aa | 7.2:1 | AAA |
#03045E on #0077B6 | Aa | 3.65:1 | AA large only |
#0077B6 on #90E0EF | Aa | 3.27:1 | AA large only |
#0077B6 on #00B4D8 | Aa | 1.97:1 | Fail |
#00B4D8 on #90E0EF | Aa | 1.65:1 | Fail |