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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obsidian | #050A14 | rgb(5, 10, 20) | hsl(220, 60%, 5%) | oklch(14.4% 0.024 260) | |
| Charcoal | #264158 | rgb(38, 65, 88) | hsl(208, 40%, 25%) | oklch(36.5% 0.052 246) | |
| Cyan | #00ACF4 | rgb(0, 172, 244) | hsl(198, 100%, 48%) | oklch(70.6% 0.155 237) | |
| Wheat | #FFDEAA | rgb(255, 222, 170) | hsl(37, 100%, 83%) | oklch(91.6% 0.076 79) |
Why it works and how to use it
Sunny Cyan & Wheat is a vivid complementary color palette tagged space, dark, black. Near-complementary hues (about 171° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
With 3 chromatic colors, Cyan takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 5% to 83%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Wheat (#FFDEAA) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#050A14) on #FFDEAA gives 15.36:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cyan (#00ACF4) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Charcoal (#264158) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Obsidian on Wheat at 15.36:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Sunny Cyan & Wheat
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#050A14 on #FFDEAA | Aa | 15.36:1 | AAA |
#264158 on #FFDEAA | Aa | 8.23:1 | AAA |
#050A14 on #00ACF4 | Aa | 7.74:1 | AAA |
#264158 on #00ACF4 | Aa | 4.15:1 | AA large only |
#00ACF4 on #FFDEAA | Aa | 1.98:1 | Fail |
#050A14 on #264158 | Aa | 1.87:1 | Fail |