Brass & Cadet Mist is a vivid split color palette tagged modern, teal, yellow. A split scheme: Cadet plays against Brass across roughly 128° of hue. 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
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (99% down to 33% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: White (#FDFDFD) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cadet (#00A6A6) on #FDFDFD gives 2.95:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Brass (#C0A600) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Sky Blue (#7DD8D8) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Brass & Cadet Mist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#00A6A6 on #FDFDFD | Aa | 2.95:1 | Fail |
#C0A600 on #FDFDFD | Aa | 2.37:1 | Fail |
#00A6A6 on #7DD8D8 | Aa | 1.81:1 | Fail |
#7DD8D8 on #FDFDFD | Aa | 1.63:1 | Fail |
#7DD8D8 on #C0A600 | Aa | 1.46:1 | Fail |
#00A6A6 on #C0A600 | Aa | 1.24:1 | Fail |