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Why it works and how to use it
Beige & Navy is a complementary color palette tagged modern, dark, muted. Near-complementary hues (about 177° 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.
With 4 chromatic colors, Dusk takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 13% to 92%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#F4EDE1) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Ink (#0E1F35) on #F4EDE1 gives 14.25:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Dusk (#3C5880) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (6.22:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Oat (#DCCFB9) for highlights, badges and hover states.
4 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Linen on Ink at 14.25:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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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.
Palette card

Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#F4EDE1 on #0E1F35 | Aa | 14.25:1 | AAA |
#DCCFB9 on #0E1F35 | Aa | 10.8:1 | AAA |
#F4EDE1 on #3C5880 | Aa | 6.22:1 | AA |
#DCCFB9 on #3C5880 | Aa | 4.71:1 | AA |
#3C5880 on #0E1F35 | Aa | 2.29:1 | Fail |
#F4EDE1 on #DCCFB9 | Aa | 1.32:1 | Fail |