Brass & Teal Echo is a complementary color palette tagged modern, gray, teal. Gunmetal and Brass sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunmetal | #143441 | rgb(20, 52, 65) | hsl(197, 53%, 17%) | oklch(30.7% 0.044 227) | |
| Teal | #008477 | rgb(0, 132, 119) | hsl(174, 100%, 26%) | oklch(55.1% 0.098 183) | |
| Glacier | #D5E1DE | rgb(213, 225, 222) | hsl(165, 17%, 86%) | oklch(90.0% 0.013 179) | |
| Brass | #CEAA4F | rgb(206, 170, 79) | hsl(43, 56%, 56%) | oklch(75.3% 0.117 88) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (17% to 86%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Glacier (#D5E1DE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Gunmetal (#143441) on #D5E1DE gives 9.8:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Teal (#008477) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.43:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Brass (#CEAA4F) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Gunmetal on Glacier at 9.8:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Brass & Teal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#143441 on #D5E1DE | Aa | 9.8:1 | AAA |
#143441 on #CEAA4F | Aa | 5.94:1 | AA |
#008477 on #D5E1DE | Aa | 3.43:1 | AA large only |
#143441 on #008477 | Aa | 2.86:1 | Fail |
#008477 on #CEAA4F | Aa | 2.08:1 | Fail |
#D5E1DE on #CEAA4F | Aa | 1.65:1 | Fail |