Tidal Turquoise & Cadet is a vivid dark, monochromatic color palette tagged ocean, cold, teal. All four colors sit within 5° 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.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen | #004345 | rgb(0, 67, 69) | hsl(182, 100%, 14%) | oklch(34.8% 0.059 198) | |
| Teal | #008991 | rgb(0, 137, 145) | hsl(183, 100%, 28%) | oklch(57.4% 0.098 202) | |
| Cadet | #00B9B8 | rgb(0, 185, 184) | hsl(180, 100%, 36%) | oklch(71.1% 0.122 194) | |
| Turquoise | #00D4CE | rgb(0, 212, 206) | hsl(178, 100%, 42%) | oklch(78.6% 0.135 191) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (14% to 42%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for dark-mode interfaces and gaming.
- Background: Turquoise (#00D4CE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Evergreen (#004345) on #00D4CE gives 5.99:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Teal (#008991) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cadet (#00B9B8) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Evergreen on Turquoise at 5.99:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Tidal Turquoise & Cadet
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#004345 on #00D4CE | Aa | 5.99:1 | AA |
#004345 on #00B9B8 | Aa | 4.57:1 | AA |
#004345 on #008991 | Aa | 2.64:1 | Fail |
#008991 on #00D4CE | Aa | 2.27:1 | Fail |
#008991 on #00B9B8 | Aa | 1.73:1 | Fail |
#00B9B8 on #00D4CE | Aa | 1.31:1 | Fail |