Summer Lagoon Color Psychology & Meaning
Summer Lagoon is the color of a hidden cove — pale turquoise water over white coral, deepening to the dark teal of the reef below. Perfect tranquility.
#E0FBFC
#83C5BE
#006D77
#003D3F
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Summer Lagoon Color Palette
#E0FBFC · #83C5BE · #006D77 · #003D3F
AAA
WCAG Grade
11.1:1
Contrast Ratio
2,891
Saves
7,823
AI Copies
Use #E0FBFC as the background. Use #83C5BE as the primary accent. Use #006D77 as secondary. Use #003D3F as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Summer Lagoon — cool, calm, earthy.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Summer 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: 91.9% | 224, 251, 252 | 11%, 0%, 0%, 1% | 182°, 82%, 93% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 48.5% | 131, 197, 190 | 34%, 0%, 4%, 23% | 174°, 36%, 64% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 12.3% | 0, 109, 119 | 100%, 8%, 0%, 53% | 185°, 100%, 23% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 3.7% | 0, 61, 63 | 100%, 3%, 0%, 75% | 182°, 100%, 12% |
Summer 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 Summer Lagoon palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#E0FBFC saturated teal
#83C5BE gently saturated teal
#006D77 saturated teal
#003D3F saturated teal
Summer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #003D3F on #E0FBFC |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.14:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E0FBFC on #003D3F |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.14:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #003D3F on #83C5BE |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.15:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #83C5BE on #003D3F |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.15:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #006D77 on #E0FBFC |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.61:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #E0FBFC on #006D77 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.61:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #006D77 on #83C5BE |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.10:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #83C5BE on #006D77 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.10:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #003D3F on #006D77 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.99:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #006D77 on #003D3F |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.99:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #83C5BE on #E0FBFC |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.81:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E0FBFC on #83C5BE |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.81:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Summer Lagoon 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
Tropical lagoon environments have distinctive graduated teal palettes that have been extensively photographed and documented since the age of color photography.
Best Design Use Cases
Near-white aqua for generous surfaces. Bright turquoise for interactive and energy. Mid-teal for structure. Deep teal for text.
Industries This Palette Suits
Travel, wellness, hospitality, luxury resort brands.
Colors That Pair Well With Summer 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.
rose-red
directly opposite #83C5BE on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
cyan-blue
30° beside #83C5BE — 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 Summer Lagoon Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #83C5BE for small UI elements on #E0FBFC — at 1.8:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #003D3F — 11.1:1 against #E0FBFC passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #006D77 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a deep lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #83C5BE.
How to Implement the Summer Lagoon Color Scheme
To use this Summer 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 #E0FBFC for the main background and #83C5BE for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #003D3F and #E0FBFC is 11.14:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Summer Lagoon Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Summer Lagoon color palette?
The Summer Lagoon palette contains #E0FBFC, #83C5BE, #006D77, #003D3F. 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 Summer Lagoon color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #003D3F on #E0FBFC reaches 11.1:1 (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 Summer Lagoon palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #C48289, #8BA8BB, #101819 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 Summer Lagoon palette create?
Summer Lagoon reads as cool, calm, earthy. Gently saturated teal drives the personality, grounded by saturated teal — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Summer Lagoon color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Summer 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 Summer 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 Summer Lagoon's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.