Capri Azure Color Psychology & Meaning
Capri azure is the blue of the Blue Grotto — a luminous, almost artificial sea blue that signals rare beauty. It reads as premium coastal escape, cooler and more refined than the bright tourist turquoises.
#0D6E9E
#38A6C8
#EAF6F8
#0B3C57
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Capri Azure Color Palette
#0D6E9E · #38A6C8 · #EAF6F8 · #0B3C57
Fail
WCAG Grade
2.1:1
Contrast Ratio
220
Saves
680
AI Copies
Use #0D6E9E as the background. Use #38A6C8 as the primary accent. Use #EAF6F8 as secondary. Use #0B3C57 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Capri Azure — cool, bright, coastal.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Capri Azure 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: 13.7% | 13, 110, 158 | 92%, 30%, 0%, 38% | 200°, 85%, 34% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 32.3% | 56, 166, 200 | 72%, 17%, 0%, 22% | 194°, 57%, 50% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 90.2% | 234, 246, 248 | 6%, 1%, 0%, 3% | 189°, 50%, 95% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 4.0% | 11, 60, 87 | 87%, 31%, 0%, 66% | 201°, 78%, 19% |
Capri Azure 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 Capri Azure palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#0D6E9E saturated cyan-blue
#38A6C8 gently saturated cyan-blue
#EAF6F8 gently saturated teal
#0B3C57 saturated cyan-blue
Capri Azure 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0B3C57 on #EAF6F8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.59:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #EAF6F8 on #0B3C57 |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.59:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #EAF6F8 on #0D6E9E |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.09:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #0D6E9E on #EAF6F8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.09:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #0B3C57 on #38A6C8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.15:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #38A6C8 on #0B3C57 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.15:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #EAF6F8 on #38A6C8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.55:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #38A6C8 on #EAF6F8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.55:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0B3C57 on #0D6E9E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.08:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0D6E9E on #0B3C57 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.08:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #38A6C8 on #0D6E9E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.99:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0D6E9E on #38A6C8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.99:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Capri Azure palette is built using a analogous relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
Hue Wheel
A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.
History & Design Context
The Blue Grotto of Capri has drawn visitors since Roman emperors, and the island became a jet-set destination in the 1950s. Its specific azure now symbolizes Mediterranean luxury.
Best Design Use Cases
Deep azure for hero surfaces and water. Brighter cyan for accents. Pale aqua for text and foam. Dark navy for headings. Suits luxury travel, resort branding, and premium coastal products.
Industries This Palette Suits
Luxury travel, resorts, yachting, Mediterranean hospitality, premium lifestyle.
Colors That Pair Well With Capri Azure
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.
red
directly opposite #38A6C8 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
blue
30° beside #38A6C8 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
tinted neutral
a paper-white carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Capri Azure Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #38A6C8 for small UI elements on #0D6E9E — at 2.0:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #0B3C57 on #0D6E9E — 2.1:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Don't use #EAF6F8 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Capri Azure Color Scheme
To use this Capri Azure 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 #0D6E9E for the main background and #38A6C8 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #0B3C57 and #0D6E9E is 2.08:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Capri Azure Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Capri Azure color palette?
The Capri Azure palette contains #0D6E9E, #38A6C8, #EAF6F8, #0B3C57. 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 Capri Azure color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #0B3C57 on #EAF6F8 reaches 10.6:1 (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 Capri Azure palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #C85937, #4464BB, #E9EEF1 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 Capri Azure palette create?
Capri Azure reads as cool, bright, coastal. Gently saturated cyan-blue drives the personality, grounded by saturated cyan-blue — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Capri Azure color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Capri Azure 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 Capri Azure 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 Capri Azure's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.