Deepwater Fern

Cool depths meeting luminous growth, a moment where shadow and soft light converge in still water.

Colors

~Aegean Blue#223C71

~Highlands#4C9079

~Ambrosia#C8E2B1

Psychology

The deep blue-green base anchors the palette with calm and trust, while the pale celadon at high value creates visual breathing room and prevents heaviness. The mid-tone green bridges these extremes, establishing a triadic balance that feels structured yet natural. High contrast between the darkest and lightest tones commands attention without feeling jarring, leveraging the principle that cool receding hues can still achieve visual hierarchy through luminosity shifts.

Usage

This palette excels in sustainable luxury branding, botanical editorial layouts, and spa or wellness interior design where sophistication and organic calm coexist. Projects requiring a sense of depth with approachability, such as eco-conscious packaging or nature-focused web design, benefit from its ability to convey both stability and growth simultaneously.
Art direction for coastal or wetland photography, high-end garden product lines, and minimalist healthcare environments all leverage this palette's balanced cool temperature and mixed lightness to suggest both clinical clarity and natural tranquility.

Code

CSS Gradient

/* CSS gradient approximation of mesh gradient */
/* Note: This is a linear approximation. For the full animated mesh effect, use the React/JS export. */
background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    #223c71 0%,
    #4c9079 50%,
    #c8e2b1 100%
  );

Tailwind v4

/* app.css — Tailwind v4 */
@theme {
  --color-gradient-1: #223c71;
  --color-gradient-2: #4c9079;
  --color-gradient-3: #c8e2b1;
}

/* Usage: bg-gradient-1, text-gradient-2, etc. */

CSS Variables

--color-1: #223c71;
--color-2: #4c9079;
--color-3: #c8e2b1;

Hex values

#223c71, #4c9079, #c8e2b1

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