Banana & Slate Bloom is a complementary color palette tagged retro, minimal, gray. Near-complementary hues (about 143° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raisin | #19292F | rgb(25, 41, 47) | hsl(196, 31%, 14%) | oklch(26.9% 0.024 223) | |
| Slate | #71838B | rgb(113, 131, 139) | hsl(198, 10%, 49%) | oklch(59.8% 0.024 226) | |
| Banana | #EEE431 | rgb(238, 228, 49) | hsl(57, 85%, 56%) | oklch(89.9% 0.181 106) | |
| Frost | #E9F3F8 | rgb(233, 243, 248) | hsl(200, 52%, 94%) | oklch(95.8% 0.013 229) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (14% to 94%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Frost (#E9F3F8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Raisin (#19292F) on #E9F3F8 gives 13.32:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Banana (#EEE431) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Slate (#71838B) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Raisin on Frost at 13.32:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Banana & Slate Bloom
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#19292F on #E9F3F8 | Aa | 13.32:1 | AAA |
#19292F on #EEE431 | Aa | 11.27:1 | AAA |
#19292F on #71838B | Aa | 3.8:1 | AA large only |
#71838B on #E9F3F8 | Aa | 3.5:1 | AA large only |
#71838B on #EEE431 | Aa | 2.96:1 | Fail |
#EEE431 on #E9F3F8 | Aa | 1.18:1 | Fail |