Bold Punch & Bronze is a vivid dark, complementary color palette tagged modern, teal. Near-complementary hues (about 176° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Teal takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 15% to 55%. Well suited to dark-mode interfaces and gaming.
- Background: Bronze (#D48442) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Gunmetal (#10313D) on #D48442 gives 4.7:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Teal (#008074) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Punch (#D05A3D) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Gunmetal on Bronze at 4.7:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Bold Punch & Bronze
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: under protanopia and deuteranopia, Teal and Punch become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#10313D on #D48442 | Aa | 4.7:1 | AA |
#10313D on #D05A3D | Aa | 3.41:1 | AA large only |
#10313D on #008074 | Aa | 2.84:1 | Fail |
#008074 on #D48442 | Aa | 1.65:1 | Fail |
#D05A3D on #D48442 | Aa | 1.38:1 | Fail |
#008074 on #D05A3D | Aa | 1.2:1 | Fail |