Bold Cocoa & Sky Blue is a complementary color palette tagged muted, white. Gunmetal and Smoke 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.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunmetal | #0E3B4A | rgb(14, 59, 74) | hsl(195, 68%, 17%) | oklch(33.0% 0.054 225) | |
| Cocoa | #906235 | rgb(144, 98, 53) | hsl(30, 46%, 39%) | oklch(53.6% 0.085 64) | |
| Sky Blue | #8FD5D2 | rgb(143, 213, 210) | hsl(177, 45%, 70%) | oklch(82.6% 0.070 192) | |
| Smoke | #EAF7F5 | rgb(234, 247, 245) | hsl(171, 45%, 94%) | oklch(96.6% 0.014 186) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Cocoa takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 17% to 94%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Smoke (#EAF7F5) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Gunmetal (#0E3B4A) on #EAF7F5 gives 10.97:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cocoa (#906235) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.8:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Sky Blue (#8FD5D2) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Gunmetal on Smoke at 10.97:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Bold Cocoa & Sky 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.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#0E3B4A on #EAF7F5 | Aa | 10.97:1 | AAA |
#0E3B4A on #8FD5D2 | Aa | 7.24:1 | AAA |
#906235 on #EAF7F5 | Aa | 4.8:1 | AA |
#906235 on #8FD5D2 | Aa | 3.17:1 | AA large only |
#0E3B4A on #906235 | Aa | 2.29:1 | Fail |
#8FD5D2 on #EAF7F5 | Aa | 1.52:1 | Fail |