Turquoise & Steel Blue Haze is a vivid dark, analogous color palette tagged ocean, cold, teal. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Turquoise, Steel Blue, Peacock) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turquoise | #00D8D7 | rgb(0, 216, 215) | hsl(180, 100%, 42%) | oklch(79.8% 0.136 194) | |
| Steel Blue | #6075BF | rgb(96, 117, 191) | hsl(227, 43%, 56%) | oklch(57.9% 0.117 270) | |
| Peacock | #00596C | rgb(0, 89, 108) | hsl(191, 100%, 21%) | oklch(42.9% 0.077 219) | |
| Prussian Blue | #00436D | rgb(0, 67, 109) | hsl(203, 100%, 21%) | oklch(37.0% 0.093 245) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (21% to 56%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for dark-mode interfaces and gaming.
- Background: Turquoise (#00D8D7) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Prussian Blue (#00436D) on #00D8D7 gives 5.83:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Peacock (#00596C) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.46:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Steel Blue (#6075BF) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Turquoise on Prussian Blue at 5.83:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Turquoise & Steel Blue Haze
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#00D8D7 on #00436D | Aa | 5.83:1 | AA |
#00D8D7 on #00596C | Aa | 4.46:1 | AA large only |
#00D8D7 on #6075BF | Aa | 2.46:1 | Fail |
#6075BF on #00436D | Aa | 2.37:1 | Fail |
#6075BF on #00596C | Aa | 1.81:1 | Fail |
#00596C on #00436D | Aa | 1.31:1 | Fail |