Turquoise & Baby Blue Shore is a vivid analogous color palette tagged summer, pastel, cold. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Blue Gray, Baby Blue, Turquoise) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is cool.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Gray | #5AA2D9 | rgb(90, 162, 217) | hsl(206, 63%, 60%) | oklch(68.8% 0.109 243) | |
| Baby Blue | #8BB1FF | rgb(139, 177, 255) | hsl(220, 100%, 77%) | oklch(76.4% 0.120 264) | |
| Turquoise | #00CED9 | rgb(0, 206, 217) | hsl(183, 100%, 43%) | oklch(77.5% 0.132 202) | |
| Baby Blue | #5ED8FF | rgb(94, 216, 255) | hsl(195, 100%, 68%) | oklch(82.8% 0.121 222) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (43% to 77%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Baby Blue (#5ED8FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Blue Gray (#5AA2D9) on #5ED8FF gives 1.68:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Baby Blue (#8BB1FF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Turquoise (#00CED9) 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 Turquoise & Baby Blue 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 protanopia and deuteranopia and tritanopia, Blue Gray and Baby Blue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#5AA2D9 on #5ED8FF | Aa | 1.68:1 | Fail |
#5AA2D9 on #00CED9 | Aa | 1.42:1 | Fail |
#8BB1FF on #5ED8FF | Aa | 1.3:1 | Fail |
#5AA2D9 on #8BB1FF | Aa | 1.29:1 | Fail |
#00CED9 on #5ED8FF | Aa | 1.18:1 | Fail |
#8BB1FF on #00CED9 | Aa | 1.1:1 | Fail |