Larimar Color Psychology & Meaning
Larimar is the pale turquoise-blue stone of the Caribbean, the color of shallow sea water over white sand. It feels tropical and peaceful, a blue that instantly transports you to the beach.
#7EC8E3
#A8DCE8
#D0EEF2
#1E4A5E
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Larimar Color Palette
#7EC8E3 · #A8DCE8 · #D0EEF2 · #1E4A5E
AA
WCAG Grade
5.1:1
Contrast Ratio
1,020
Saves
2,750
AI Copies
Use #7EC8E3 as the background. Use #A8DCE8 as the primary accent. Use #D0EEF2 as secondary. Use #1E4A5E as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Larimar — tropical, calm, rare.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Larimar 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: 51.3% | 126, 200, 227 | 44%, 12%, 0%, 11% | 196°, 64%, 69% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 65.3% | 168, 220, 232 | 28%, 5%, 0%, 9% | 191°, 58%, 78% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 81.0% | 208, 238, 242 | 14%, 2%, 0%, 5% | 187°, 57%, 88% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 6.0% | 30, 74, 94 | 68%, 21%, 0%, 63% | 199°, 52%, 24% |
Larimar 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 palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#7EC8E3 gently saturated cyan-blue
#A8DCE8 gently saturated cyan-blue
#D0EEF2 gently saturated teal
#1E4A5E gently saturated cyan-blue
Larimar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1E4A5E on #D0EEF2 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.83:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #D0EEF2 on #1E4A5E |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.83:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #1E4A5E on #A8DCE8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.40:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #A8DCE8 on #1E4A5E |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.40:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #1E4A5E on #7EC8E3 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.13:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #7EC8E3 on #1E4A5E |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.13:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #D0EEF2 on #7EC8E3 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.53:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #7EC8E3 on #D0EEF2 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.53:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #A8DCE8 on #7EC8E3 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.25:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #7EC8E3 on #A8DCE8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.25:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #D0EEF2 on #A8DCE8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.22:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #A8DCE8 on #D0EEF2 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.22:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Larimar 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 1974 on the coast of the Dominican Republic and named after Larissa, the discoverers daughter, combined with mar for the sea. It is found nowhere else on Earth.
Best Design Use Cases
Use larimar for tropical, calming brand surfaces. The pale aquas cover backgrounds, the mid blue drives accents, and the deep sea blue grounds text.
Industries This Palette Suits
Jewelry, tropical tourism, wellness, beach brands, spa.
Colors That Pair Well With Larimar
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 #A8DCE8 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
blue
30° beside #A8DCE8 — 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 Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #A8DCE8 for small UI elements on #7EC8E3 — at 1.2:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #1E4A5E — 5.1:1 against #7EC8E3 passes WCAG AA (AA) for long-form reading.
- Don't use #D0EEF2 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Larimar Color Scheme
To use this Larimar 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 #7EC8E3 for the main background and #A8DCE8 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #1E4A5E and #7EC8E3 is 5.13:1 (AA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Larimar Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Larimar color palette?
The Larimar palette contains #7EC8E3, #A8DCE8, #D0EEF2, #1E4A5E. 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 color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #1E4A5E on #D0EEF2 reaches 7.8:1 (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 palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #DF9686, #ACBDE2, #111618 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 palette create?
Larimar reads as tropical, calm, rare. Gently saturated cyan-blue drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated cyan-blue — a combination that works best when the light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Larimar color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Larimar 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 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's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.