Brass & Copper Haze is a vivid complementary color palette tagged modern, yellow. Space and Pearl 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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Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (22% to 85%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Pearl (#C7ECCD) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Space (#2C264B) on #C7ECCD gives 10.97:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Copper (#9C6C00) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.58:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Brass (#B3A900) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Space on Pearl at 10.97:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Brass & Copper Haze
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#2C264B on #C7ECCD | Aa | 10.97:1 | AAA |
#2C264B on #B3A900 | Aa | 5.78:1 | AA |
#9C6C00 on #C7ECCD | Aa | 3.58:1 | AA large only |
#2C264B on #9C6C00 | Aa | 3.07:1 | AA large only |
#B3A900 on #C7ECCD | Aa | 1.9:1 | Fail |
#9C6C00 on #B3A900 | Aa | 1.88:1 | Fail |