Lagoon True Summer Edition
Lagoon True Summer Edition is a cool soft contrast palette built with blue tones. Copy the HEX codes, download the palette image, save it to your collection, or open related palettes below.
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Pairing tips
Use #C7D6E8 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #758596 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #8798AF for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #718192;
--palette-color-2: #758596;
--palette-color-3: #8798AF;
--palette-color-4: #C7D6E8;
}Lagoon True Summer Edition colour names and contrast
Every value on this page is calculated from this palette's own HEX codes. The closest CSS named colour tells you what to call each shade, relative luminance shows how light or dark it truly is, and the contrast table shows which pairs are safe to set text in.
Swatch reference
| Swatch | Closest named colour | Match | Luminance | Hue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #718192 | Slate Gray | 4 RGB pts | 0.213 | 211° |
| #758596 | Light Slate Gray | 8 RGB pts | 0.228 | 211° |
| #8798AF | Light Slate Gray | 55 RGB pts | 0.307 | 215° |
| #C7D6E8 | Light Blue | 37 RGB pts | 0.661 | 213° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #718192 on #C7D6E8 | 2.70:1 | fail | fail |
| #758596 on #C7D6E8 | 2.56:1 | fail | fail |
| #8798AF on #C7D6E8 | 1.99:1 | fail | fail |
| #718192 on #8798AF | 1.36:1 | fail | fail |
| #758596 on #8798AF | 1.29:1 | fail | fail |
| #718192 on #758596 | 1.06:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #718192 against #C7D6E8 at 2.70:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #718192 against #758596 at 1.06:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #718192 (Slate Gray, luminance 0.213) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #C7D6E8 (Light Blue, luminance 0.661) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 4° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a near-monochrome palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #718192 on a #C7D6E8 background, and reserve #718192 for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a cool soft contrast color palette with blue tones.
Yes. Use the lightest color for backgrounds, deeper colors for text, and mid tones for buttons or accents. Check the contrast table above before setting body copy.
Yes. Use the copy buttons for the full palette or for a single color row.
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