Turquoise & Graphite Field is a neutral-based color palette tagged dark, minimal, black. Built almost entirely from neutrals, with Turquoise (#74D4C7) as the single point of color. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licorice | #111318 | rgb(17, 19, 24) | hsl(223, 17%, 8%) | oklch(18.7% 0.011 268) | |
| Graphite | #454A54 | rgb(69, 74, 84) | hsl(220, 10%, 30%) | oklch(40.8% 0.018 264) | |
| Turquoise | #74D4C7 | rgb(116, 212, 199) | hsl(172, 53%, 64%) | oklch(80.7% 0.093 184) | |
| Snow | #FBFBFC | rgb(251, 251, 252) | hsl(240, 14%, 99%) | oklch(98.8% 0.001 286) |
Why it works and how to use it
Two of the four colors are near-neutral, which leaves room for Turquoise to lead. Lightness runs from 8% to 99%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Snow (#FBFBFC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Licorice (#111318) on #FBFBFC gives 17.97:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Turquoise (#74D4C7) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Graphite (#454A54) for highlights, badges and hover states.
4 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Licorice on Snow at 17.97:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Turquoise & Graphite Field
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#111318 on #FBFBFC | Aa | 17.97:1 | AAA |
#111318 on #74D4C7 | Aa | 10.6:1 | AAA |
#454A54 on #FBFBFC | Aa | 8.6:1 | AAA |
#454A54 on #74D4C7 | Aa | 5.08:1 | AA |
#111318 on #454A54 | Aa | 2.09:1 | Fail |
#74D4C7 on #FBFBFC | Aa | 1.69:1 | Fail |