Upbeat Eucalyptus & Aqua is a vivid analogous color palette tagged happy, vibrant, cold. The hues stay within 31° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is cool.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyan | #00AAD8 | rgb(0, 170, 216) | hsl(193, 100%, 42%) | oklch(68.7% 0.131 226) | |
| Eucalyptus | #00D696 | rgb(0, 214, 150) | hsl(162, 100%, 42%) | oklch(77.5% 0.168 163) | |
| Turquoise | #00E2F3 | rgb(0, 226, 243) | hsl(184, 100%, 48%) | oklch(83.3% 0.142 204) | |
| Aqua | #00FDE7 | rgb(0, 253, 231) | hsl(175, 100%, 50%) | oklch(89.3% 0.158 184) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (42% to 50%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Aqua (#00FDE7) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cyan (#00AAD8) on #00FDE7 gives 2.09:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Eucalyptus (#00D696) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Turquoise (#00E2F3) 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 Upbeat Eucalyptus & Aqua
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 tritanopia, Eucalyptus and Turquoise, Turquoise and Aqua 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#00AAD8 on #00FDE7 | Aa | 2.09:1 | Fail |
#00AAD8 on #00E2F3 | Aa | 1.7:1 | Fail |
#00D696 on #00FDE7 | Aa | 1.47:1 | Fail |
#00AAD8 on #00D696 | Aa | 1.43:1 | Fail |
#00E2F3 on #00FDE7 | Aa | 1.23:1 | Fail |
#00D696 on #00E2F3 | Aa | 1.19:1 | Fail |