Sugar Aquamarine & Celadon is a vivid light, split color palette tagged pastel, light, cold. The hues span about 111°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. 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 | #6ADAE4 | rgb(106, 218, 228) | hsl(185, 69%, 65%) | oklch(82.7% 0.103 203) | |
| Celadon | #C2D585 | rgb(194, 213, 133) | hsl(74, 49%, 68%) | oklch(84.0% 0.106 120) | |
| Powder Blue | #B6E5D7 | rgb(182, 229, 215) | hsl(162, 47%, 81%) | oklch(88.5% 0.052 175) | |
| Aquamarine | #B8FDC0 | rgb(184, 253, 192) | hsl(127, 95%, 86%) | oklch(93.3% 0.107 148) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (86% down to 65% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Aquamarine (#B8FDC0) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Sky Blue (#6ADAE4) on #B8FDC0 gives 1.4:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Celadon (#C2D585) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Powder Blue (#B6E5D7) 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 Sugar Aquamarine & Celadon
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, Sky Blue and Powder Blue, Powder Blue and Aquamarine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#6ADAE4 on #B8FDC0 | Aa | 1.4:1 | Fail |
#C2D585 on #B8FDC0 | Aa | 1.36:1 | Fail |
#6ADAE4 on #B6E5D7 | Aa | 1.19:1 | Fail |
#B6E5D7 on #B8FDC0 | Aa | 1.18:1 | Fail |
#C2D585 on #B6E5D7 | Aa | 1.15:1 | Fail |
#6ADAE4 on #C2D585 | Aa | 1.03:1 | Fail |