#0F5C63
#2A8A8C
#9FD3CF
#F2F1EA
#53AE93Cadet
#A5DCC9Celadon
#F2E8D5Eggshell
#4A4238Taupe
Bold Cadet & Celadon is a split color palette tagged muted, cold, teal. The hues span about 123°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadet | #53AE93 | rgb(83, 174, 147) | hsl(162, 36%, 50%) | oklch(68.7% 0.097 171) | |
| Celadon | #A5DCC9 | rgb(165, 220, 201) | hsl(159, 44%, 75%) | oklch(85.1% 0.063 171) | |
| Eggshell | #F2E8D5 | rgb(242, 232, 213) | hsl(39, 53%, 89%) | oklch(93.4% 0.027 84) | |
| Taupe | #4A4238 | rgb(74, 66, 56) | hsl(33, 14%, 25%) | oklch(38.4% 0.020 73) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (89% down to 25% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Eggshell (#F2E8D5) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Taupe (#4A4238) on #F2E8D5 gives 8.12:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Celadon (#A5DCC9) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cadet (#53AE93) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Eggshell on Taupe at 8.12:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#53AE93
#A5DCC9
#F2E8D5
#4A4238
Color-blind check: under protanopia, Celadon and Eggshell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#F2E8D5 on #4A4238 | Aa | 8.12:1 | AAA |
#A5DCC9 on #4A4238 | Aa | 6.43:1 | AA |
#53AE93 on #4A4238 | Aa | 3.69:1 | AA large only |
#53AE93 on #F2E8D5 | Aa | 2.2:1 | Fail |
#53AE93 on #A5DCC9 | Aa | 1.74:1 | Fail |
#A5DCC9 on #F2E8D5 | Aa | 1.26:1 | Fail |
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