Brass & Dusk Echo is a complementary color palette tagged dark, muted, minimal. Near-complementary hues (about 161° 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.
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Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Brass takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 14% to 94%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Lavender (#F2E9F7) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Ink (#1E1A2B) on #F2E9F7 gives 14.36:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Brass (#AAA35C) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dusk (#5A4F6D) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Ink on Lavender at 14.36:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Brass & Dusk Echo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#1E1A2B on #F2E9F7 | Aa | 14.36:1 | AAA |
#1E1A2B on #AAA35C | Aa | 6.55:1 | AA |
#5A4F6D on #F2E9F7 | Aa | 6.41:1 | AA |
#5A4F6D on #AAA35C | Aa | 2.92:1 | Fail |
#1E1A2B on #5A4F6D | Aa | 2.24:1 | Fail |
#AAA35C on #F2E9F7 | Aa | 2.19:1 | Fail |