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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peacock | #196178 | rgb(25, 97, 120) | hsl(195, 66%, 28%) | oklch(46.0% 0.077 224) | |
| Steel Blue | #3396B7 | rgb(51, 150, 183) | hsl(195, 56%, 46%) | oklch(63.0% 0.102 224) | |
| Celadon | #B2D884 | rgb(178, 216, 132) | hsl(87, 52%, 68%) | oklch(83.5% 0.117 129) | |
| Linen | #F7F2E4 | rgb(247, 242, 228) | hsl(44, 54%, 93%) | oklch(96.1% 0.019 91) |
Why it works and how to use it
Bold Celadon & Steel Blue is a complementary color palette tagged cold, blue, green. Near-complementary hues (about 151° 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.
It works because the lightness range is wide (28% to 93%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#F7F2E4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Peacock (#196178) on #F7F2E4 gives 6.21:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Steel Blue (#3396B7) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.03:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Celadon (#B2D884) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Peacock on Linen at 6.21:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Bold Celadon & Steel Blue
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.
Palette card

Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#196178 on #F7F2E4 | Aa | 6.21:1 | AA |
#196178 on #B2D884 | Aa | 4.32:1 | AA large only |
#3396B7 on #F7F2E4 | Aa | 3.03:1 | AA large only |
#3396B7 on #B2D884 | Aa | 2.11:1 | Fail |
#196178 on #3396B7 | Aa | 2.05:1 | Fail |
#B2D884 on #F7F2E4 | Aa | 1.44:1 | Fail |