True Summer Lagoon Current
True Summer Lagoon Current 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 #A9B8CA for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #576778 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #697A91 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #9DACBE;
--palette-color-2: #576778;
--palette-color-3: #697A91;
--palette-color-4: #A9B8CA;
}True Summer Lagoon Current 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9DACBE | Dark Gray | 41 RGB pts | 0.404 | 213° |
| #576778 | Dim Gray | 37 RGB pts | 0.131 | 211° |
| #697A91 | Slate Gray | 16 RGB pts | 0.190 | 215° |
| #A9B8CA | Silver | 40 RGB pts | 0.470 | 213° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #576778 on #A9B8CA | 2.87:1 | fail | fail |
| #9DACBE on #576778 | 2.51:1 | fail | fail |
| #697A91 on #A9B8CA | 2.17:1 | fail | fail |
| #9DACBE on #697A91 | 1.89:1 | fail | fail |
| #576778 on #697A91 | 1.33:1 | fail | fail |
| #9DACBE on #A9B8CA | 1.15:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #576778 against #A9B8CA at 2.87:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #9DACBE against #A9B8CA at 1.15:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #576778 (Dim Gray, luminance 0.131) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #A9B8CA (Silver, luminance 0.470) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 4° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a near-monochrome palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #576778 on a #A9B8CA background, and reserve #9DACBE 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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