Ocean Solarpunk Color Psychology & Meaning
Ocean solarpunk imagines tidal power and floating kelp farms and cities built on the water with the humility of people who know they are guests on a living planet.
#0A2A3A
#00C8A8
#60E8D0
#F0FFFA
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Ocean Solarpunk Color Palette
#0A2A3A · #00C8A8 · #60E8D0 · #F0FFFA
AAA
WCAG Grade
14.5:1
Contrast Ratio
1,900
Saves
5,100
AI Copies
Use #0A2A3A as the background. Use #00C8A8 as the primary accent. Use #60E8D0 as secondary. Use #F0FFFA as body text. Palette: Ocean Solarpunk.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Ocean Solarpunk 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: 2.0% | 10, 42, 58 | 83%, 28%, 0%, 77% | 200°, 71%, 13% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 44.1% | 0, 200, 168 | 100%, 0%, 16%, 22% | 170°, 100%, 39% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 64.8% | 96, 232, 208 | 59%, 0%, 10%, 9% | 169°, 75%, 64% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 96.9% | 240, 255, 250 | 6%, 0%, 2%, 0% | 160°, 100%, 97% |
Ocean Solarpunk 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 Ocean Solarpunk palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#0A2A3A saturated cyan-blue
#00C8A8 saturated teal
#60E8D0 saturated teal
#F0FFFA saturated teal
Ocean Solarpunk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #F0FFFA on #0A2A3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 14.51:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #0A2A3A on #F0FFFA |
Aa Sample Text
| 14.51:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #60E8D0 on #0A2A3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.93:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #0A2A3A on #60E8D0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.93:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #00C8A8 on #0A2A3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.99:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #0A2A3A on #00C8A8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.99:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #F0FFFA on #00C8A8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.07:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #00C8A8 on #F0FFFA |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.07:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F0FFFA on #60E8D0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.46:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #60E8D0 on #F0FFFA |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.46:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #60E8D0 on #00C8A8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.42:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #00C8A8 on #60E8D0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.42:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Custom Scheme
The Ocean Solarpunk 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.
Hue Wheel
A custom palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Ocean solarpunk draws from floating architecture concepts, tidal and wave energy technology, and speculative visions of coastal communities adapting to sea-level rise with grace.
Best Design Use Cases
Very dark ocean for backgrounds. Bright teal for interactive and brand. Light teal for secondary. Near-white for content.
Industries This Palette Suits
Ocean tech, sustainability, climate adaptation, marine innovation brands.
Colors That Pair Well With Ocean Solarpunk
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.
rose-red
directly opposite #00C8A8 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
cyan-blue
30° beside #00C8A8 — 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 Ocean Solarpunk Without Breaking Accessibility
- Use #00C8A8 for buttons and links — it scores 7.0:1 against the #0A2A3A background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
- Set body text in #F0FFFA — 14.5:1 against #0A2A3A passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Don't use #60E8D0 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Ocean Solarpunk Color Scheme
To use this Ocean Solarpunk 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 #0A2A3A for the main background and #00C8A8 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #F0FFFA and #0A2A3A is 14.51:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Ocean Solarpunk Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Ocean Solarpunk color palette?
The Ocean Solarpunk palette contains #0A2A3A, #00C8A8, #60E8D0, #F0FFFA. 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 Ocean Solarpunk color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #F0FFFA on #0A2A3A reaches 14.5:1 (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 Ocean Solarpunk palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #C70021, #0A81BD, #EAEEF0 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 Ocean Solarpunk palette create?
Ocean Solarpunk reads as hopeful, oceanic, futuristic. Saturated teal drives the personality, grounded by saturated cyan-blue — a combination that works best when the deep base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Ocean Solarpunk color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Ocean Solarpunk 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 Ocean Solarpunk 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 Ocean Solarpunk's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.