Beach Turquoise & Marigold is a vivid complementary color palette tagged modern, teal, white. Near-complementary hues (about 134° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marigold | #D2A04B | rgb(210, 160, 75) | hsl(38, 60%, 56%) | oklch(73.6% 0.118 78) | |
| Dove Gray | #757168 | rgb(117, 113, 104) | hsl(42, 6%, 43%) | oklch(54.9% 0.015 87) | |
| Turquoise | #5DF0DD | rgb(93, 240, 221) | hsl(172, 83%, 65%) | oklch(87.1% 0.128 183) | |
| Snow | #F3FBFF | rgb(243, 251, 255) | hsl(200, 100%, 98%) | oklch(98.3% 0.010 229) |
Why it works and how to use it
Two of the four colors are near-neutral, which leaves room for Turquoise to lead. Lightness runs from 43% to 98%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Snow (#F3FBFF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Dove Gray (#757168) on #F3FBFF gives 4.64:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Turquoise (#5DF0DD) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Marigold (#D2A04B) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Dove Gray on Snow at 4.64:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Beach Turquoise & Marigold
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: under protanopia, Turquoise and Snow become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#757168 on #F3FBFF | Aa | 4.64:1 | AA |
#757168 on #5DF0DD | Aa | 3.47:1 | AA large only |
#D2A04B on #F3FBFF | Aa | 2.26:1 | Fail |
#D2A04B on #757168 | Aa | 2.05:1 | Fail |
#D2A04B on #5DF0DD | Aa | 1.69:1 | Fail |
#5DF0DD on #F3FBFF | Aa | 1.34:1 | Fail |