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#F7C6B5
#FBEDE7
#F0BC7A
#FFC78EApricot
#FFE2BFBisque
#EBFFFDSmoke
#4DDACBTurquoise
Bold Turquoise & Apricot is a vivid light, complementary color palette tagged pastel, light, beige. Apricot and Turquoise sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apricot | #FFC78E | rgb(255, 199, 142) | hsl(30, 100%, 78%) | oklch(86.7% 0.097 66) | |
| Bisque | #FFE2BF | rgb(255, 226, 191) | hsl(33, 100%, 87%) | oklch(92.8% 0.056 72) | |
| Smoke | #EBFFFD | rgb(235, 255, 253) | hsl(174, 100%, 96%) | oklch(98.5% 0.021 190) | |
| Turquoise | #4DDACB | rgb(77, 218, 203) | hsl(174, 66%, 58%) | oklch(80.9% 0.122 185) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (58% to 96%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Smoke (#EBFFFD) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Turquoise (#4DDACB) on #EBFFFD gives 1.66:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Apricot (#FFC78E) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Bisque (#FFE2BF) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
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Color blindness simulation
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Color-blind check: under protanopia and deuteranopia, Bisque and Turquoise 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#EBFFFD on #4DDACB | Aa | 1.66:1 | Fail |
#FFC78E on #EBFFFD | Aa | 1.47:1 | Fail |
#FFE2BF on #4DDACB | Aa | 1.38:1 | Fail |
#FFC78E on #FFE2BF | Aa | 1.22:1 | Fail |
#FFE2BF on #EBFFFD | Aa | 1.2:1 | Fail |
#FFC78E on #4DDACB | Aa | 1.13:1 | Fail |
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