Turquoise#3BB4C1
Teal#1A8E99
Coral#F2695B
Seafoam#77BBA6
Sand#D8CBB7
Palette direction

Ocean Depths Refreshing Color Palette

This palette captures the refreshing and vibrant essence of an underwater scene with clear turquoise water tones, balanced by earthy sandy neutrals and soft seafoam accents, creating a recognizable aquatic-inspired system.

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Fashion Beauty color direction

Ocean Depths Refreshing Color Palette

This palette captures the refreshing and vibrant essence of an underwater scene with clear turquoise water tones, balanced by earthy sandy neutrals and soft seafoam accents, creating a recognizable aquatic-inspired system.

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Logo color pairings

ColorFly checks the palette colors against each other and suggests the clearest logo/background combinations.

Logo Charcoal #2C2C2Con Turquoise #3BB4C15.6:1 Strong
Logo Charcoal #2C2C2Con Coral #F2695B4.6:1 Strong
Logo Charcoal #2C2C2Con White #FFFFFF14.0:1 Excellent
Logo White #FFFFFFon Charcoal #2C2C2C14.0:1 Excellent
Icon color
BackgroundTurquoise#3BB4C1TextCharcoal#2C2C2C
Primary Button5.64:1
AA

Best for the main action users should notice first.

BackgroundTeal#1A8E99TextWhite#FFFFFF
Secondary Button3.91:1
Large text

Useful for softer choices and secondary paths.

BackgroundWhite#FFFFFFTextTeal#1A8E99
Outlined Button3.91:1
Large text

Good for lower-emphasis actions on light surfaces.

BackgroundWhite#FFFFFFTextTurquoise#3BB4C1
Text Button2.48:1
Low

A quiet action for links, navigation, and inline decisions.

Palette composition8 colorsComplementary color relationship
9:41Ocean Depths Refreshing Color Palette Color role balance
Complementary system
60% DominantNeutrals

Backgrounds, large surfaces, whitespace, and reading comfort.

30% SecondarySupport colors

Sections, secondary UI, illustrations, and repeated brand moments.

10% AccentMain colors

High-attention moments like primary actions and memorable highlights.

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Why it works

A usable
color system.

The main colors create a harmonious blend of refreshing turquoise and teal shades with an accent of coral to balance the cool aquatic feel with a subtle warmth, enhancing brand recognition.

Clear roles create a consistent brand experience.

Color Roles and Usage Map

Assign existing palette colors to brand, typography, and interface roles.

Brand identity

LogoUsed for logo marks and core brand symbols.Turquoise #3BB4C1
HeadlineUsed for main titles and key messages.Turquoise #3BB4C1
LinkUsed for links and interactive text.Turquoise #3BB4C1

Buttons

Primary Button
BackgroundTurquoise #3BB4C1
TextCharcoal #2C2C2C
Secondary Button
BackgroundTeal #1A8E99
TextWhite #FFFFFF
Outlined Button
BackgroundTeal #1A8E99
TextTeal #1A8E99

Interface

TextDefault readable body text.Charcoal #2C2C2C
Bg LightLight page or section background.White #FFFFFF
Bg DarkDark page or section background.Ivory #F4F4F4
IconSmall interface icons and marks.Seafoam #77BBA6
BorderCards, inputs, and component borders.Seafoam #77BBA6
DividerSubtle separators between content.Seafoam #77BBA6
OutlineFocus rings and emphasis outlines.Seafoam #77BBA6

Palette Colors

A compact view of the brand, support, and neutral colors that make up this system.

Main (Brand) Colors

The main colors create a harmonious blend of refreshing turquoise and teal shades with an accent of coral to balance the cool aquatic feel with a subtle warmth, enhancing brand recognition.

PrimaryTurquoise

RolesLogo, Link, Btn Primary Bg, Headline

Turquoise conveys freshness and energy, anchoring the brand with a vibrant aquatic tone.

HEX#3BB4C1
RGB59, 180, 193
HSL186, 53, 49
CMYK69, 7, 0, 24
SecondaryTeal

RolesBtn Secondary Bg, Btn Outlined Border, Btn Outlined Text

Teal adds depth and calm, complementing turquoise with a stable and serene presence.

HEX#1A8E99
RGB26, 142, 153
HSL185, 71, 35
CMYK83, 7, 0, 40
TertiaryCoral

Coral introduces a warm contrast, bringing vitality and approachability to the palette.

HEX#F2695B
RGB242, 105, 91
HSL6, 85, 65
CMYK0, 57, 62, 5

Support Colors

Support colors extend the main palette with subtle seafoam green and soft sand beige, enhancing usability and balance while maintaining a visually subordinate role.

Seafoam

RolesIcon, Border, Divider, Outline

Seafoam supports aquatic main colors with a softer, calming green that balances brightness.

HEX#77BBA6
RGB119, 187, 166
HSL161, 33, 60
CMYK36, 0, 11, 27
Sand

Sand provides an earthy neutral that complements turquoise and teal without overpowering them.

HEX#D8CBB7
RGB216, 203, 183
HSL36, 30, 78
CMYK0, 6, 15, 15

Neutral Colors

Utility colors for backgrounds, text, borders, and balance.

White

RolesBg Light, Btn Secondary Text

HEX#FFFFFF
RGB255, 255, 255
HSL0, 0, 100
CMYK0, 0, 0, 0
Ivory

RolesBg Dark

HEX#F4F4F4
RGB244, 244, 244
HSL0, 0, 96
CMYK0, 0, 0, 4
Charcoal

RolesText, Btn Primary Text

HEX#2C2C2C
RGB44, 44, 44
HSL0, 0, 17
CMYK0, 0, 0, 83

Export and Handoff

Copy palette values for design systems, websites, and client handoff.

Color tokens

Use these in CSS when you want every raw palette color available by name. Best for websites, landing pages, and design system variables.

Use when: you need the actual colors.
:root {
  --color-turquoise: #3BB4C1;
  --color-teal: #1A8E99;
  --color-coral: #F2695B;
  --color-seafoam: #77BBA6;
  --color-sand: #D8CBB7;
  --color-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-ivory: #F4F4F4;
  --color-charcoal: #2C2C2C;
}

Role tokens

Use these in CSS when colors are assigned to practical jobs like text, buttons, borders, links, and backgrounds.

Use when: you need UI roles, not just swatches.
:root {
  --role-logo: #3BB4C1;
  --role-link: #3BB4C1;
  --role-btn-primary-bg: #3BB4C1;
  --role-headline: #3BB4C1;
  --role-btn-secondary-bg: #1A8E99;
  --role-btn-outlined-border: #1A8E99;
  --role-btn-outlined-text: #1A8E99;
  --role-icon: #77BBA6;
  --role-border: #77BBA6;
  --role-divider: #77BBA6;
  --role-outline: #77BBA6;
  --role-bg-light: #FFFFFF;
  --role-btn-secondary-text: #FFFFFF;
  --role-bg-dark: #F4F4F4;
  --role-text: #2C2C2C;
  --role-btn-primary-text: #2C2C2C;
}

JSON

Use this structured palette data in apps, generators, plugins, or tools that need to read the palette programmatically.

Use when: a developer or app needs data.
{
    "turquoise": "#3BB4C1",
    "teal": "#1A8E99",
    "coral": "#F2695B",
    "seafoam": "#77BBA6",
    "sand": "#D8CBB7",
    "white": "#FFFFFF",
    "ivory": "#F4F4F4",
    "charcoal": "#2C2C2C"
}
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