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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine | #006D77 | rgb(0, 109, 119) | hsl(185, 100%, 23%) | oklch(48.8% 0.084 206) | |
| Ash | #83C5BE | rgb(131, 197, 190) | hsl(174, 36%, 64%) | oklch(77.7% 0.068 187) | |
| Smoke | #EDF6F9 | rgb(237, 246, 249) | hsl(195, 50%, 95%) | oklch(96.7% 0.010 220) | |
| Almond | #FFDDD2 | rgb(255, 221, 210) | hsl(15, 100%, 91%) | oklch(92.3% 0.041 39) |
Why it works and how to use it
Turquoise Tide is a vivid complementary color palette tagged ocean, muted, cold. Pine and Almond 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.
With 3 chromatic colors, Almond takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 23% to 95%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Smoke (#EDF6F9) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Pine (#006D77) on #EDF6F9 gives 5.54:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Almond (#FFDDD2) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Ash (#83C5BE) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Pine on Smoke at 5.54:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Turquoise Tide
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.
Palette card

Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#006D77 on #EDF6F9 | Aa | 5.54:1 | AA |
#006D77 on #FFDDD2 | Aa | 4.78:1 | AA |
#006D77 on #83C5BE | Aa | 3.1:1 | AA large only |
#83C5BE on #EDF6F9 | Aa | 1.79:1 | Fail |
#83C5BE on #FFDDD2 | Aa | 1.55:1 | Fail |
#EDF6F9 on #FFDDD2 | Aa | 1.16:1 | Fail |