Apricot & Lapis Mist is a vivid dark, complementary color palette tagged space, dark, black. Prussian Blue and Apricot sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obsidian | #00090F | rgb(0, 9, 15) | hsl(204, 100%, 3%) | oklch(13.0% 0.025 227) | |
| Prussian Blue | #00405F | rgb(0, 64, 95) | hsl(200, 100%, 19%) | oklch(35.3% 0.078 238) | |
| Lapis | #00618B | rgb(0, 97, 139) | hsl(198, 100%, 27%) | oklch(46.7% 0.102 237) | |
| Apricot | #FFBE7B | rgb(255, 190, 123) | hsl(30, 100%, 74%) | oklch(84.7% 0.112 66) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (3% to 74%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for dark-mode interfaces and gaming.
- Background: Apricot (#FFBE7B) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#00090F) on #FFBE7B gives 12.34:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Prussian Blue (#00405F) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (6.8:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Lapis (#00618B) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Obsidian on Apricot at 12.34:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Apricot & Lapis Mist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#00090F on #FFBE7B | Aa | 12.34:1 | AAA |
#00405F on #FFBE7B | Aa | 6.8:1 | AA |
#00618B on #FFBE7B | Aa | 4.19:1 | AA large only |
#00090F on #00618B | Aa | 2.95:1 | Fail |
#00090F on #00405F | Aa | 1.82:1 | Fail |
#00405F on #00618B | Aa | 1.62:1 | Fail |