Blue & Muted Blue, Teal Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #46495F;
--color-2: #35AEF0;
--color-3: #30DCB2;
--color-4: #D3EBEF;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#46495F',
'palette-2': '#35AEF0',
'palette-3': '#30DCB2',
'palette-4': '#D3EBEF',
}
const palette = [
'#46495F',
'#35AEF0',
'#30DCB2',
'#D3EBEF',
];
$color-1: #46495F;
$color-2: #35AEF0;
$color-3: #30DCB2;
$color-4: #D3EBEF;
This is a cool, versatile 4-colour palette that combines high-contrast tones for a bold, dynamic look.
About this color palette
This is a cool, versatile 4-colour palette that combines high-contrast tones for a bold, dynamic look. It is anchored by Blue (#35AEF0) and reads as well balanced in lightness, with an average saturation of 55% and lightness of 58%. It works well for calm, professional and modern interfaces.
The colors in this palette
Muted Blue #46495F
rgb(70, 73, 95) · hsl(233, 15%, 32%)
A soft, muted tone that suits calm backgrounds and large surfaces.
Blue #35AEF0
rgb(53, 174, 240) · hsl(201, 86%, 57%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Teal #30DCB2
rgb(48, 220, 178) · hsl(165, 71%, 53%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Light Teal #D3EBEF
rgb(211, 235, 239) · hsl(189, 47%, 88%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #46495F | #D3EBEF | 7.1:1 | Pass | Pass |
| #46495F | #30DCB2 | 5.05:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #46495F | #35AEF0 | 3.56:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #35AEF0 | #D3EBEF | 2:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #35AEF0 | #30DCB2 | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #30DCB2 | #D3EBEF | 1.41:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Teal (#D3EBEF): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Muted Blue (#46495F): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Blue (#35AEF0): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Teal (#30DCB2): 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 Blue 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: Muted Blue (#46495F), Blue (#35AEF0), Teal (#30DCB2) and Light Teal (#D3EBEF).
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 #46495F, #35AEF0, #30DCB2 and #D3EBEF. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
Yes — Muted Blue text on Light Teal reaches a contrast ratio of 7.1:1, which meets the WCAG AAA standard for readable text.