Pacific Pleasure

#167d97

Softer, muted teal-blue for relaxed calm sections

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About Pacific Pleasure

I keep coming back to Pacific Pleasure when I want to feel "on the job" without turning into the heavier, darker blues. It reads as a mid-to-deeper aqua-leaning with a softer grip than the truer tones around it, so it doesn't clamp down on the layout.

Compared to and Ahoy! , this one is less true- and less saturated, with a calmer undertone that stays friendly in motion and dense UI. Versus Bermuda, it's lighter and more teal-tinged, so it doesn't demand as much contrast breathing room. I reach for it in dashboards and finance apps, healthcare and SaaS screens where you want primary actions and data accents to land quickly but not feel stern. It's the one you reach for when you need "managed confidence" across charts, buttons, and status pills without the color getting too loud.

Pair it with cool grays and clean whites, but don't stack it next to very deep teals. You'll feel the difference right away in perceived weight.

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WCAG 2.1 contrast ratios. AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large. AAA requires 7:1 / 4.5:1.

On White #ffffff

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4.76:1AAAAA Large

On Gray 100 #f5f5f5

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4.36:1FailAA Large

On Gray 900 #18181b

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3.72:1FailAA Large

On Black #000000

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4.41:1FailAA Large

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