#EDEEF0
#C9CCD1
#1D4ED8
#0B1220
#3F2A56Space
#A04E5CChestnut
#72A6F4Cornflower
#FBD48AWheat
Bold Cornflower & Chestnut is a complementary color palette tagged modern, blue. Space and Wheat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space | #3F2A56 | rgb(63, 42, 86) | hsl(269, 34%, 25%) | oklch(33.2% 0.079 305) | |
| Chestnut | #A04E5C | rgb(160, 78, 92) | hsl(350, 34%, 47%) | oklch(52.9% 0.109 11) | |
| Cornflower | #72A6F4 | rgb(114, 166, 244) | hsl(216, 86%, 70%) | oklch(72.1% 0.127 258) | |
| Wheat | #FBD48A | rgb(251, 212, 138) | hsl(39, 93%, 76%) | oklch(88.7% 0.102 83) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Cornflower takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 25% to 76%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Wheat (#FBD48A) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Space (#3F2A56) on #FBD48A gives 8.88:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cornflower (#72A6F4) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Chestnut (#A04E5C) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Space on Wheat at 8.88:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
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Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#3F2A56 on #FBD48A | Aa | 8.88:1 | AAA |
#3F2A56 on #72A6F4 | Aa | 5.05:1 | AA |
#A04E5C on #FBD48A | Aa | 3.98:1 | AA large only |
#A04E5C on #72A6F4 | Aa | 2.27:1 | Fail |
#3F2A56 on #A04E5C | Aa | 2.23:1 | Fail |
#72A6F4 on #FBD48A | Aa | 1.76:1 | Fail |
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