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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt | #183C85 | rgb(24, 60, 133) | hsl(220, 69%, 31%) | oklch(37.7% 0.130 262) | |
| Steel Blue | #3681C7 | rgb(54, 129, 199) | hsl(209, 57%, 50%) | oklch(59.0% 0.130 250) | |
| Cyan | #65B9F7 | rgb(101, 185, 247) | hsl(205, 90%, 68%) | oklch(75.8% 0.121 243) | |
| Snow | #F5FBFF | rgb(245, 251, 255) | hsl(204, 100%, 98%) | oklch(98.5% 0.008 237) |
Why it works and how to use it
Steel Blue & Cobalt Dream is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged gradient, cold, blue. All four colors sit within 15° 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.
With 3 chromatic colors, Cyan takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 31% to 98%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Snow (#F5FBFF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cobalt (#183C85) on #F5FBFF gives 9.94:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cyan (#65B9F7) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Steel Blue (#3681C7) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Cobalt on Snow at 9.94:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Steel Blue & Cobalt Dream
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.
Palette card

Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#183C85 on #F5FBFF | Aa | 9.94:1 | AAA |
#183C85 on #65B9F7 | Aa | 4.86:1 | AA |
#3681C7 on #F5FBFF | Aa | 3.93:1 | AA large only |
#183C85 on #3681C7 | Aa | 2.53:1 | Fail |
#65B9F7 on #F5FBFF | Aa | 2.05:1 | Fail |
#3681C7 on #65B9F7 | Aa | 1.92:1 | Fail |