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Glacial Lake Mirror

Reflects the tranquil, crisp blues of a frozen glacial lake under a clear winter sky.

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A bolder treatment that stretches the primary and secondary colors across a full gradient banner.

Data visualization

#C4DEE3#8FC4CD#5AAAB7#2E8191#085B6B

Palette guide

How to use Glacial Lake Mirror

Overview

The Glacial Lake Mirror palette offers a gradient of cool, tranquil blue-green tones, reminiscent of icy waters deepening towards the lakebed. Starting with the light #C4DEE3 (Powder Blue) and progressing through #8FC4CD (Cadet Blue), #5AAAB7 (Teal Blue), #2E8191 (Dark Cyan), and culminating in the profound #085B6B (Deep Teal), this palette provides a harmonious flow. It's perfectly suited for designers and developers crafting designs that aim for a fresh, natural, yet sophisticated and calming aesthetic across various platforms.

Best used for

  • Eco-friendly brand identities
  • Nature-focused photography websites
  • Aquatic or marine research organizations
  • Health and wellness applications
  • Sustainable product packaging
  • Clean, modern business presentations

Suggested color roles

primary

Assign #085B6B (Deep Teal) as a powerful, grounding color for main branding, headers, or critical calls to action, conveying stability.

secondary

Employ #2E8191 (Dark Cyan) as a strong supporting blue-green, suitable for subheadings, navigation, or larger content blocks.

accent

Utilize #5AAAB7 (Teal Blue) as a refreshing mid-tone for interactive elements, icons, or subtle highlights that need to stand out gently.

background

The very light, airy #C4DEE3 (Powder Blue) provides a clean and expansive canvas for content, promoting clarity and openness.

text

Use #085B6B (Deep Teal) or a dark charcoal for body text on light backgrounds, ensuring excellent readability and a cohesive look.

Accessibility notes

  • Ensure text in #085B6B or #2E8191 on #C4DEE3 or #8FC4CD meets WCAG AA/AAA contrast guidelines.
  • Avoid using #5AAAB7, #8FC4CD, or #C4DEE3 for body text on light backgrounds due to potential low contrast.
  • Interactive elements should have distinct visual feedback, perhaps using a darker shade on hover or an outline for clarity.
  • Consider using a slightly darker text color than #085B6B for very small text if contrast is borderline on lighter backgrounds.

Recommended combinations

Deep Waters

Creates a strong, professional look with good contrast, ideal for headings, important text, and clean layouts.

#085B6B · #2E8191 · #C4DEE3

Misty Greens

Ideal for subtle gradients, illustrations, or secondary UI elements that require a softer, integrated feel.

#5AAAB7 · #8FC4CD · #C4DEE3

Fresh & Clean

Balances depth with lightness for a modern, inviting aesthetic, suitable for hero sections or brand imagery.

#2E8191 · #C4DEE3 · #5AAAB7

CSS variables

:root {
  --glacial-lake-mirror-4-1: #C4DEE3;
  --glacial-lake-mirror-4-2: #8FC4CD;
  --glacial-lake-mirror-4-3: #5AAAB7;
  --glacial-lake-mirror-4-4: #2E8191;
  --glacial-lake-mirror-4-5: #085B6B;
}

Tailwind config

theme: {
  extend: {
    colors: {
      "glacial-lake-mirror-4": {
        1: "#C4DEE3",
        2: "#8FC4CD",
        3: "#5AAAB7",
        4: "#2E8191",
        5: "#085B6B",
      }
    }
  }
}

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Palette colors

Hex values

Color 1#C4DEE3
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Color 2#8FC4CD
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Color 3#5AAAB7
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Color 4#2E8191
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Color 5#085B6B
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Accessibility

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