Tulip & Cadet Mood is a vivid complementary color palette tagged winter, teal, pink. Electric Blue and Wine sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Blue | #7FEBF2 | rgb(127, 235, 242) | hsl(184, 82%, 72%) | oklch(87.8% 0.100 201) | |
| Tulip | #EE928E | rgb(238, 146, 142) | hsl(2, 74%, 75%) | oklch(75.4% 0.112 23) | |
| Cadet | #009EA8 | rgb(0, 158, 168) | hsl(184, 100%, 33%) | oklch(63.7% 0.108 203) | |
| Wine | #6F2E30 | rgb(111, 46, 48) | hsl(358, 41%, 31%) | oklch(39.3% 0.093 20) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Cadet takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 31% to 75%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Electric Blue (#7FEBF2) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Wine (#6F2E30) on #7FEBF2 gives 7.14:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cadet (#009EA8) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Tulip (#EE928E) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Electric Blue on Wine at 7.14:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Tulip & Cadet Mood
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, Tulip and Cadet 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#7FEBF2 on #6F2E30 | Aa | 7.14:1 | AAA |
#EE928E on #6F2E30 | Aa | 4.33:1 | AA large only |
#009EA8 on #6F2E30 | Aa | 3.06:1 | AA large only |
#7FEBF2 on #009EA8 | Aa | 2.33:1 | Fail |
#7FEBF2 on #EE928E | Aa | 1.65:1 | Fail |
#EE928E on #009EA8 | Aa | 1.42:1 | Fail |