Antique Celadon & Dusty Blue is a complementary color palette tagged muted, green, white. Near-complementary hues (about 145° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggplant | #53394B | rgb(83, 57, 75) | hsl(318, 19%, 27%) | oklch(38.1% 0.046 338) | |
| Dusty Blue | #78AFC1 | rgb(120, 175, 193) | hsl(195, 37%, 61%) | oklch(72.2% 0.063 220) | |
| Celadon | #B7E1A7 | rgb(183, 225, 167) | hsl(103, 49%, 77%) | oklch(86.5% 0.090 137) | |
| Beige | #F4F1DE | rgb(244, 241, 222) | hsl(52, 50%, 91%) | oklch(95.5% 0.025 100) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (91% down to 27% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Beige (#F4F1DE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Eggplant (#53394B) on #F4F1DE gives 9:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Celadon (#B7E1A7) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dusty Blue (#78AFC1) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Eggplant on Beige at 9:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Antique Celadon & Dusty Blue
A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
Primary action SecondaryColor blindness simulation
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#53394B on #F4F1DE | Aa | 9:1 | AAA |
#53394B on #B7E1A7 | Aa | 6.98:1 | AA |
#53394B on #78AFC1 | Aa | 4.23:1 | AA large only |
#78AFC1 on #F4F1DE | Aa | 2.12:1 | Fail |
#78AFC1 on #B7E1A7 | Aa | 1.65:1 | Fail |
#B7E1A7 on #F4F1DE | Aa | 1.29:1 | Fail |