Tropical Cyan & Turquoise Shore is a vivid analogous color palette tagged summer, cold, teal. The hues stay within 31° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is cool.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyan | #00AECD | rgb(0, 174, 205) | hsl(189, 100%, 40%) | oklch(69.2% 0.123 217) | |
| Cyan | #20B7FF | rgb(32, 183, 255) | hsl(199, 100%, 56%) | oklch(73.9% 0.155 237) | |
| Turquoise | #42E1C0 | rgb(66, 225, 192) | hsl(168, 73%, 57%) | oklch(82.0% 0.138 176) | |
| Electric Blue | #71EFF0 | rgb(113, 239, 240) | hsl(180, 81%, 69%) | oklch(88.1% 0.112 196) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (40% to 69%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Electric Blue (#71EFF0) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cyan (#00AECD) on #71EFF0 gives 1.93:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Cyan (#20B7FF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Turquoise (#42E1C0) 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 Tropical Cyan & Turquoise Shore
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 tritanopia, Cyan and Turquoise 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#00AECD on #71EFF0 | Aa | 1.93:1 | Fail |
#20B7FF on #71EFF0 | Aa | 1.65:1 | Fail |
#00AECD on #42E1C0 | Aa | 1.61:1 | Fail |
#20B7FF on #42E1C0 | Aa | 1.38:1 | Fail |
#42E1C0 on #71EFF0 | Aa | 1.2:1 | Fail |
#00AECD on #20B7FF | Aa | 1.17:1 | Fail |