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Deep Ocean Current

Explores the varying depths of the ocean, from the mysterious abyss to the light-kissed surface.

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#0B2447#19376D#576CBC#A5D7E8#D8F0F8

Palette guide

How to use Deep Ocean Current

Overview

The Deep Ocean Current palette offers a serene and expansive journey through ocean depths, from the mysterious abyss to the light-kissed surface. It begins with the profound #0B2447 and #19376D, establishing a deep, anchoring base. The palette then transitions through the rich #576CBC, leading to the airy #A5D7E8 and the luminous #D8F0F8, which evoke clear, shallow waters. This collection is perfect for designers and developers aiming to convey tranquility, vastness, and clarity. It's excellently suited for educational content, travel branding, or wellness applications that require a sophisticated and calming visual narrative.

Best used for

  • Travel brochures (coastal and marine destinations)
  • Educational content about marine science
  • Wellness and mindfulness app interfaces
  • Serene website designs for spas or retreats
  • Environmental reports and conservation initiatives
  • Art and photography portfolios with a water theme

Suggested color roles

primary

Use #0B2447 as the deep, anchoring base for backgrounds or main structural elements, conveying stability and mystery.

secondary

Employ #19376D for secondary content areas, navigation, or as a rich, supportive dark tone, adding visual weight.

accent

Apply #D8F0F8 for airy, luminous highlights, interactive elements, or key information to ensure refreshing clarity.

background

The profound #0B2447 is excellent for an immersive dark mode. For a light, refreshing background, #D8F0F8 can be used with darker text.

text

For optimal readability on dark backgrounds like #0B2447 or #19376D, use white or a very light grey. On lighter backgrounds like #A5D7E8 or #D8F0F8, use #0B2447 or a dark charcoal.

Accessibility notes

  • White or very light grey text provides excellent contrast against #0B2447 and #19376D backgrounds, ensuring readability.
  • When using #A5D7E8 or #D8F0F8 as backgrounds, pair with a dark text color such as #0B2447 to meet WCAG AA standards.
  • Avoid using #576CBC for small text on #A5D7E8 due to potential insufficient contrast for legibility.
  • Always verify contrast ratios for all text and interactive components across various display settings and font sizes.

Recommended combinations

Full Depth Flow

Creates a comprehensive visual narrative from deep to light, ideal for multi-section layouts or visual storytelling.

#0B2447 · #576CBC · #D8F0F8

Deep Tones

Perfect for establishing the foundational dark theme, main backgrounds, and primary content blocks with rich depth.

#0B2447 · #19376D · #576CBC

Light & Airy

Suitable for headings, clean sections, or UI elements that need to convey freshness and openness.

#576CBC · #A5D7E8 · #D8F0F8

CSS variables

:root {
  --deep-ocean-current-3-1: #0B2447;
  --deep-ocean-current-3-2: #19376D;
  --deep-ocean-current-3-3: #576CBC;
  --deep-ocean-current-3-4: #A5D7E8;
  --deep-ocean-current-3-5: #D8F0F8;
}

Tailwind config

theme: {
  extend: {
    colors: {
      "deep-ocean-current-3": {
        1: "#0B2447",
        2: "#19376D",
        3: "#576CBC",
        4: "#A5D7E8",
        5: "#D8F0F8",
      }
    }
  }
}

Related searches

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Palette colors

Hex values

Color 1#0B2447
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Color 2#19376D
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Color 3#576CBC
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Color 4#A5D7E8
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Color 5#D8F0F8
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