#2A1A12
#704E3C
#9C6B48
#E7D4C1
#21393AGunmetal
#446F71Storm
#70ACAFCadet
#D5ECECIce
Bold Cadet & Storm is a monochromatic color palette tagged gradient, muted, minimal. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Gunmetal down to Ice. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunmetal | #21393A | rgb(33, 57, 58) | hsl(182, 27%, 18%) | oklch(32.5% 0.030 199) | |
| Storm | #446F71 | rgb(68, 111, 113) | hsl(183, 25%, 35%) | oklch(51.1% 0.048 200) | |
| Cadet | #70ACAF | rgb(112, 172, 175) | hsl(183, 28%, 56%) | oklch(70.5% 0.062 200) | |
| Ice | #D5ECEC | rgb(213, 236, 236) | hsl(180, 38%, 88%) | oklch(92.6% 0.024 197) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Cadet takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 18% to 88%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ice (#D5ECEC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Gunmetal (#21393A) on #D5ECEC gives 9.96:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cadet (#70ACAF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Storm (#446F71) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Gunmetal on Ice at 9.96:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#21393A
#446F71
#70ACAF
#D5ECEC
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#21393A on #D5ECEC | Aa | 9.96:1 | AAA |
#21393A on #70ACAF | Aa | 4.8:1 | AA |
#446F71 on #D5ECEC | Aa | 4.53:1 | AA |
#21393A on #446F71 | Aa | 2.2:1 | Fail |
#446F71 on #70ACAF | Aa | 2.18:1 | Fail |
#70ACAF on #D5ECEC | Aa | 2.08:1 | Fail |
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