Splashing Wave

#44ddff

Soft, airy sky-cyan with balanced focus

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About Splashing Wave

Splashing Wave reads like the first bright break of daylight on a live ocean surface. It's a cyan-leaning blue, but it stays cooler and more airy than and , without drifting into 's softer, more forgiving glow.

For UI, I use it when I need a clear "this matters" signal that still feels breathable. It works well for dashboards and data-heavy SaaS where you're highlighting status chips, hover strokes, and chart series without making the interface feel electrified or jittery. Compared to the punchier neighbors, this one holds a lighter, cleaner saturation so it doesn't look harsh next to dense navy text.

Quirk: on very dark backgrounds it can feel almost frosty. I'll usually pair it with slightly deeper blues or charcoal so the highlight stays crisp instead of glassy, especially in busy tables.

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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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1.61:1Fail

On Gray 100 #f5f5f5

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1.48:1Fail

On Gray 900 #18181b

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10.99:1AAA

On Black #000000

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13.03:1AAA

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