Neon Lagoon Color Palette
#00E5C0 · #00C2FF · #FF2ED1 · #06101A
Use #00E5C0 as the background. Use #00C2FF as the primary accent. Use #FF2ED1 as secondary. Use #06101A as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Neon Lagoon — neon, night, ocean, cool.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Neon Lagoon 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: 59.8% | 0, 229, 192 | 100%, 0%, 16%, 10% | 170°, 100%, 45% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 45.8% | 0, 194, 255 | 100%, 24%, 0%, 0% | 194°, 100%, 50% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 27.8% | 255, 46, 209 | 0%, 82%, 18%, 0% | 313°, 100%, 59% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.5% | 6, 16, 26 | 77%, 38%, 0%, 90% | 210°, 63%, 6% |
Neon Lagoon 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 Neon Lagoon palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Neon Lagoon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #06101A on #00E5C0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.82:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #00E5C0 on #06101A |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.82:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #06101A on #00C2FF |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.26:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #00C2FF on #06101A |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.26:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #06101A on #FF2ED1 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.98:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #FF2ED1 on #06101A |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.98:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #FF2ED1 on #00E5C0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.98:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #00E5C0 on #FF2ED1 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.98:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FF2ED1 on #00C2FF |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.55:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #00C2FF on #FF2ED1 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.55:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #00C2FF on #00E5C0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.28:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #00E5C0 on #00C2FF |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.28:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Split-Complementary Scheme
The Neon Lagoon palette is built using a split-complementary relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A split-complementary 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 Neon Lagoon
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 #00C2FF on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #00C2FF — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a paper-white carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Neon Lagoon Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #00C2FF for small UI elements on #00E5C0 — at 1.3:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #06101A — 11.8:1 against #00E5C0 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Don't use #FF2ED1 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Neon Lagoon Color Scheme
To use this Neon Lagoon 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 #00E5C0 for the main background and #00C2FF for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #06101A and #00E5C0 is 11.82:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Neon Lagoon Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Neon Lagoon color palette?
The Neon Lagoon palette contains #00E5C0, #00C2FF, #FF2ED1, #06101A. 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 Neon Lagoon color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #06101A on #00E5C0 reaches 11.8:1 (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 Neon Lagoon palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #FF3C00, #0D4AF2, #E9F2F0 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 Neon Lagoon palette create?
Neon Lagoon reads as neon, night, ocean. Saturated cyan-blue drives the personality, grounded by saturated teal — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Neon Lagoon color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Neon Lagoon 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 Neon Lagoon 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 Neon Lagoon's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.