Larimar Blue Color Psychology & Meaning
Larimar is a blue pectolite found only in the Dominican Republic, its color the Caribbean Sea made into stone. The palette of foam white to deep sea reads as island calm and rare discovery.
#F0F8F8
#C8E0E8
#5AA8C8
#1A3A5A
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Larimar Blue Color Palette
#F0F8F8 · #C8E0E8 · #5AA8C8 · #1A3A5A
AAA
WCAG Grade
10.8:1
Contrast Ratio
1,200
Saves
3,200
AI Copies
Use #F0F8F8 as the background. Use #C8E0E8 as the primary accent. Use #5AA8C8 as secondary. Use #1A3A5A as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Larimar Blue — tropical, calm, rare.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Larimar Blue 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: 92.4% | 240, 248, 248 | 3%, 0%, 0%, 3% | 180°, 36%, 96% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 71.4% | 200, 224, 232 | 14%, 3%, 0%, 9% | 195°, 41%, 85% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 34.3% | 90, 168, 200 | 55%, 16%, 0%, 22% | 197°, 50%, 57% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 4.0% | 26, 58, 90 | 71%, 36%, 0%, 65% | 210°, 55%, 23% |
Larimar Blue 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 Larimar Blue palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#F0F8F8 gently saturated teal
#C8E0E8 gently saturated cyan-blue
#5AA8C8 gently saturated cyan-blue
#1A3A5A gently saturated cyan-blue
Larimar Blue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1A3A5A on #F0F8F8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.85:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F0F8F8 on #1A3A5A |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.85:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #1A3A5A on #C8E0E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.51:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #C8E0E8 on #1A3A5A |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.51:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #1A3A5A on #5AA8C8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.38:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #5AA8C8 on #1A3A5A |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.38:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #5AA8C8 on #F0F8F8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.48:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F0F8F8 on #5AA8C8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.48:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #5AA8C8 on #C8E0E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.94:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C8E0E8 on #5AA8C8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.94:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C8E0E8 on #F0F8F8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.28:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F0F8F8 on #C8E0E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.28:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Larimar Blue 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
Larimar was discovered in the 1970s in the Dominican mountains and named by combining Larissa, a founders daughter, with mar, the Spanish word for sea. It is one of the few gemstones found in only one place on earth.
Best Design Use Cases
Use the foam white for backgrounds, the soft aqua for cards, and the larimar blue for primary elements. The deep sea works for text and grounding.
Industries This Palette Suits
Jewelry, Caribbean travel, wellness, beach resorts, handmade craft brands.
Colors That Pair Well With Larimar Blue
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 #C8E0E8 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
blue
30° beside #C8E0E8 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
tinted neutral
a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Larimar Blue Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #C8E0E8 for small UI elements on #F0F8F8 — at 1.3:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #1A3A5A — 10.8:1 against #F0F8F8 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Don't use #5AA8C8 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Larimar Blue Color Scheme
To use this Larimar Blue 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 #F0F8F8 for the main background and #C8E0E8 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #1A3A5A and #F0F8F8 is 10.85:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Larimar Blue Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Larimar Blue color palette?
The Larimar Blue palette contains #F0F8F8, #C8E0E8, #5AA8C8, #1A3A5A. 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 Larimar Blue color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #1A3A5A on #F0F8F8 reaches 10.8:1 (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 Larimar Blue palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #D2A393, #CDD3E5, #131616 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 Larimar Blue palette create?
Larimar Blue reads as tropical, calm, rare. Gently saturated cyan-blue drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated teal — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Larimar Blue color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Larimar Blue 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 Larimar Blue 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 Larimar Blue's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.