Blue Slushie Color Palette
#70C8F0 · #A8E0F8 · #F0F0F8 · #1E3A5E
Use #70C8F0 as the background. Use #A8E0F8 as the primary accent. Use #F0F0F8 as secondary. Use #1E3A5E as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Blue Slushie — candy, neon, cool, pastel.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Blue Slushie color scheme. Use these values for web design (HEX/RGB), print projects (CMYK), or specialized design software (HSL).
| Swatch | Design Role | HEX | RGB | CMYK | HSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background Luminance: 51.0% | 112, 200, 240 | 53%, 17%, 0%, 6% | 199°, 81%, 69% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 68.4% | 168, 224, 248 | 32%, 10%, 0%, 3% | 198°, 85%, 82% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 87.6% | 240, 240, 248 | 3%, 3%, 0%, 3% | 240°, 36%, 96% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 4.1% | 30, 58, 94 | 68%, 38%, 0%, 63% | 214°, 52%, 24% |
Blue Slushie Tints & Shades
Hover states, borders and elevation need lighter and darker steps of your base colors. Here are computed tints and shades for every color in the Blue Slushie palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Blue Slushie Palette Contrast Matrix (WCAG 2.1)
Every color tested as text on every other color as background. Body copy needs 4.5:1 (AA), large text and UI components 3:1. AAA requires 7:1.
| Text on Background | Preview | Ratio | Grade | Safe For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1E3A5E on #F0F0F8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.17:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F0F0F8 on #1E3A5E |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.17:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #1E3A5E on #A8E0F8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.06:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #A8E0F8 on #1E3A5E |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.06:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #1E3A5E on #70C8F0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.15:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #70C8F0 on #1E3A5E |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.15:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #F0F0F8 on #70C8F0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.65:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #70C8F0 on #F0F0F8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.65:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #A8E0F8 on #70C8F0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.31:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #70C8F0 on #A8E0F8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.31:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F0F0F8 on #A8E0F8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.26:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #A8E0F8 on #F0F0F8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.26:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Custom Scheme
The Blue Slushie palette is built using a custom relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A custom palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Blue Slushie
Need a fifth color? These three companions are computed from the palette's own hue positions on the color wheel, so they extend the scheme without breaking its harmony.
directly opposite #A8E0F8 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #A8E0F8 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Blue Slushie Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #A8E0F8 for small UI elements on #70C8F0 — at 1.3:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #1E3A5E — 6.2:1 against #70C8F0 passes WCAG AA (AA) for long-form reading.
- Don't use #F0F0F8 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Blue Slushie Color Scheme
To use this Blue Slushie color palette in your web project, you can copy the following CSS variables or Tailwind CSS configuration. These roles ensure your UI maintains accessibility and visual hierarchy.
Option 1: CSS Variables
:root {
/* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'} --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'} --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'} --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'} --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'} Web Design Tip
Use #70C8F0 for the main background and #A8E0F8 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #1E3A5E and #70C8F0 is 6.15:1 (AA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Blue Slushie Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Blue Slushie color palette?
The Blue Slushie palette contains #70C8F0, #A8E0F8, #F0F0F8, #1E3A5E. Click any swatch on this page to copy its value, or export all four at once as CSS variables, Tailwind config, SCSS or a Figma-ready list.
Is the Blue Slushie color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #1E3A5E on #F0F0F8 reaches 10.2:1 (AAA). For body text always keep a 4.5:1 ratio and for large UI elements 3:1 — the full contrast matrix above shows the exact score for every color-on-color combination in this palette.
What colors go well with the Blue Slushie palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #F49871, #AFBCF4, #101619 extend it naturally: the complementary hue for high-energy accents, an analogous neighbor for calm transitions, and a tinted neutral for surfaces. All three are computed from this palette's hues on the color wheel.
What mood does the Blue Slushie palette create?
Blue Slushie reads as candy, neon, cool. Saturated cyan-blue drives the personality, grounded by saturated cyan-blue — a combination that works best when the light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Blue Slushie color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Blue Slushie palette is free for personal, client and commercial work — websites, branding, apps, print and social content, with no attribution required.
How do I add the Blue Slushie palette to Tailwind or CSS?
Use the export panel on this page: CSS variables, a Tailwind config block, SCSS variables, or a Figma copy list are generated from Blue Slushie's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.