Blush & Sage Story is a complementary color palette tagged vintage, retro, muted. Near-complementary hues (about 179° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juniper | #3B684F | rgb(59, 104, 79) | hsl(147, 28%, 32%) | oklch(47.7% 0.065 158) | |
| Dove Gray | #855D7A | rgb(133, 93, 122) | hsl(317, 18%, 44%) | oklch(53.0% 0.067 337) | |
| Blush | #B47798 | rgb(180, 119, 152) | hsl(328, 29%, 59%) | oklch(64.3% 0.088 346) | |
| Sage | #88BA9B | rgb(136, 186, 155) | hsl(143, 27%, 63%) | oklch(74.5% 0.069 157) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (32% to 63%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Sage (#88BA9B) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Juniper (#3B684F) on #88BA9B gives 2.91:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Blush (#B47798) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dove Gray (#855D7A) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Blush & Sage Story
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 and deuteranopia, Juniper and Dove Gray 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#3B684F on #88BA9B | Aa | 2.91:1 | Fail |
#855D7A on #88BA9B | Aa | 2.48:1 | Fail |
#3B684F on #B47798 | Aa | 1.84:1 | Fail |
#B47798 on #88BA9B | Aa | 1.58:1 | Fail |
#855D7A on #B47798 | Aa | 1.57:1 | Fail |
#3B684F on #855D7A | Aa | 1.17:1 | Fail |