Oasis
Also known as: Tile Blue , Jaded , Brilliant , Coral Coast
Oasis is a rich, vivid cyan that reads as clean and modern. It earns its place in tech interfaces and water themes. For contrast, pair it with a red from its complementary palette below. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (5.64:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Oasis color codes
- HEX
- #0092A3
- RGB
- rgb(0, 146, 163)
- RGBA
- rgba(0, 146, 163, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(186, 100%, 32%)
- HSV
- hsv(186, 100%, 64%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(100%, 10%, 0%, 36%)
- LAB
- lab(54.9 -29.1 -18.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(60.4% 0.104 209.2)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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cool
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: darkcyan #008B8B · ΔE 7.3
- RAL 5018: Turquoise blue #21888F · ΔE 5.0 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Oasis works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Oasis
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Oasis by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 3.72:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.64:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Oasis background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Oasis
Oasis with its complement
Soft neighbors of Oasis
Oasis triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Waikiki #218BA0 · ΔE 3.3
- Blue Moon #3992A8 · ΔE 4.0
- Rainy Mood #4499AA · ΔE 4.4
- Cruising #018498 · ΔE 5.2
- Java #259797 · ΔE 6.7
- Baltic #279D9F · ΔE 6.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Oasis is closest to Barbecue .
FAQ
Oasis FAQs
What color is Oasis?
Oasis is a dark cyan with the hex code #0092A3. In HSL terms it has a hue of 186°, 100% saturation, and 32% lightness.
What is the hex code for Oasis?
The hex code for Oasis is #0092A3. In RGB it's rgb(0, 146, 163), and in CMYK it's cmyk(100%, 10%, 0%, 36%).
What colors go well with Oasis?
Oasis pairs naturally with red tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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