Brass & Turquoise Drift is a vivid complementary color palette tagged yellow, teal. Near-complementary hues (about 177° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. 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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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raisin | #032722 | rgb(3, 39, 34) | hsl(172, 86%, 8%) | oklch(24.6% 0.041 182) | |
| Brass | #B4AB00 | rgb(180, 171, 0) | hsl(57, 100%, 35%) | oklch(72.5% 0.155 106) | |
| Turquoise | #00D3D4 | rgb(0, 211, 212) | hsl(180, 100%, 42%) | oklch(78.5% 0.134 195) | |
| Melon | #FFAFB3 | rgb(255, 175, 179) | hsl(357, 100%, 84%) | oklch(83.2% 0.094 16) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (84% down to 8% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Melon (#FFAFB3) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Raisin (#032722) on #FFAFB3 gives 9.14:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Brass (#B4AB00) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Turquoise (#00D3D4) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Raisin on Melon at 9.14:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Brass & Turquoise Drift
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: under protanopia, Turquoise and Melon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#032722 on #FFAFB3 | Aa | 9.14:1 | AAA |
#032722 on #00D3D4 | Aa | 8.55:1 | AAA |
#032722 on #B4AB00 | Aa | 6.66:1 | AA |
#B4AB00 on #FFAFB3 | Aa | 1.37:1 | Fail |
#B4AB00 on #00D3D4 | Aa | 1.29:1 | Fail |
#00D3D4 on #FFAFB3 | Aa | 1.07:1 | Fail |