Bold Caramel & Celadon is a complementary color palette tagged pastel, white, green. Beige and Caramel sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beige | #F4F1DE | rgb(244, 241, 222) | hsl(52, 50%, 91%) | oklch(95.5% 0.025 100) | |
| Celadon | #B8E0A6 | rgb(184, 224, 166) | hsl(101, 48%, 76%) | oklch(86.3% 0.089 136) | |
| Dusty Blue | #78AFC1 | rgb(120, 175, 193) | hsl(195, 37%, 61%) | oklch(72.2% 0.063 220) | |
| Caramel | #B7981E | rgb(183, 152, 30) | hsl(48, 72%, 42%) | oklch(68.8% 0.133 93) |
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 (91% down to 42% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Beige (#F4F1DE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Caramel (#B7981E) on #F4F1DE gives 2.46:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Celadon (#B8E0A6) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dusty Blue (#78AFC1) 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 Bold Caramel & Celadon
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#F4F1DE on #B7981E | Aa | 2.46:1 | Fail |
#F4F1DE on #78AFC1 | Aa | 2.12:1 | Fail |
#B8E0A6 on #B7981E | Aa | 1.89:1 | Fail |
#B8E0A6 on #78AFC1 | Aa | 1.64:1 | Fail |
#F4F1DE on #B8E0A6 | Aa | 1.3:1 | Fail |
#78AFC1 on #B7981E | Aa | 1.16:1 | Fail |