Bold Mocha & Spruce is a complementary color palette tagged muted, minimal, white. Near-complementary hues (about 176° 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.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce | #245B54 | rgb(36, 91, 84) | hsl(172, 43%, 25%) | oklch(43.2% 0.059 184) | |
| Mocha | #B77989 | rgb(183, 121, 137) | hsl(345, 30%, 60%) | oklch(64.5% 0.080 3) | |
| Powder Blue | #B7E4DC | rgb(183, 228, 220) | hsl(169, 45%, 81%) | oklch(88.5% 0.048 183) | |
| Smoke | #F1FBF9 | rgb(241, 251, 249) | hsl(168, 56%, 96%) | oklch(98.0% 0.011 183) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (25% to 96%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Smoke (#F1FBF9) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Spruce (#245B54) on #F1FBF9 gives 7.37:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Powder Blue (#B7E4DC) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Mocha (#B77989) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Spruce on Smoke at 7.37:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Bold Mocha & Spruce
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#245B54 on #F1FBF9 | Aa | 7.37:1 | AAA |
#245B54 on #B7E4DC | Aa | 5.61:1 | AA |
#B77989 on #F1FBF9 | Aa | 3.26:1 | AA large only |
#B77989 on #B7E4DC | Aa | 2.48:1 | Fail |
#245B54 on #B77989 | Aa | 2.26:1 | Fail |
#B7E4DC on #F1FBF9 | Aa | 1.31:1 | Fail |