Teal & Dark Blue, Blue Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #314656;
--color-2: #2380B1;
--color-3: #16B994;
--color-4: #CFE8DD;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#314656',
'palette-2': '#2380B1',
'palette-3': '#16B994',
'palette-4': '#CFE8DD',
}
const palette = [
'#314656',
'#2380B1',
'#16B994',
'#CFE8DD',
];
$color-1: #314656;
$color-2: #2380B1;
$color-3: #16B994;
$color-4: #CFE8DD;
This is a cool, easygoing 4-colour palette that combines high-contrast tones for a bold, dynamic look.
About this color palette
This is a cool, easygoing 4-colour palette that combines high-contrast tones for a bold, dynamic look. It is anchored by Teal (#16B994) and reads as well balanced in lightness, with an average saturation of 52% and lightness of 49%. It works well for calm, professional and modern interfaces.
The colors in this palette
Dark Blue #314656
rgb(49, 70, 86) · hsl(206, 27%, 26%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Blue #2380B1
rgb(35, 128, 177) · hsl(201, 67%, 42%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Teal #16B994
rgb(22, 185, 148) · hsl(166, 79%, 41%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Light Green #CFE8DD
rgb(207, 232, 221) · hsl(154, 35%, 86%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Accessibility & contrast
Colour contrast decides whether text stays readable. Here is how each pair of colours in this palette performs when one is used as text on the other, measured against the WCAG standard (AA needs 4.5:1, AAA needs 7:1).
| Text | Background | Ratio | AA | AAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #314656 | #CFE8DD | 7.59:1 | Pass | Pass |
| #314656 | #16B994 | 3.92:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #2380B1 | #CFE8DD | 3.39:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #314656 | #2380B1 | 2.24:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #16B994 | #CFE8DD | 1.93:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #2380B1 | #16B994 | 1.75:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Green (#CFE8DD): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Dark Blue (#314656): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Teal (#16B994): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Blue (#2380B1): a secondary highlight for badges and details
Colors that pair with this palette
Want to extend this palette? These colours pair naturally with its dominant Teal tone, based on colour-wheel harmony. Tap a swatch to explore that colour family.
Frequently asked questions
What colours are in this palette?
This palette has 4 colours: Dark Blue (#314656), Blue (#2380B1), Teal (#16B994) and Light Green (#CFE8DD).
Is this a warm or cool colour palette?
It is a cool palette — its tones lean toward blues, greens and purples, which feel calm and modern.
What are the hex codes for this palette?
The hex codes are #314656, #2380B1, #16B994 and #CFE8DD. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
Yes — Dark Blue text on Light Green reaches a contrast ratio of 7.59:1, which meets the WCAG AAA standard for readable text.