Beige & Teal is a complementary color palette tagged modern, muted, minimal. Near-complementary hues (about 141° 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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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 (94% down to 17% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#F6F0E7) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Gunmetal (#173F3D) on #F6F0E7 gives 10.21:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Teal (#2A7F7A) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.2:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Bone (#E3D6C3) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Linen on Gunmetal at 10.21:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Beige & Teal
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#F6F0E7 on #173F3D | Aa | 10.21:1 | AAA |
#E3D6C3 on #173F3D | Aa | 8.09:1 | AAA |
#F6F0E7 on #2A7F7A | Aa | 4.2:1 | AA large only |
#E3D6C3 on #2A7F7A | Aa | 3.32:1 | AA large only |
#2A7F7A on #173F3D | Aa | 2.43:1 | Fail |
#F6F0E7 on #E3D6C3 | Aa | 1.26:1 | Fail |