Bright Wheat & Dusty Blue is a complementary color palette tagged summer, muted. Near-complementary hues (about 153° 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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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusty Blue | #6DADC0 | rgb(109, 173, 192) | hsl(194, 40%, 59%) | oklch(71.1% 0.071 219) | |
| Powder Blue | #B0DAE2 | rgb(176, 218, 226) | hsl(190, 46%, 79%) | oklch(86.1% 0.045 210) | |
| Wheat | #EDD5A0 | rgb(237, 213, 160) | hsl(41, 68%, 78%) | oklch(88.0% 0.074 86) | |
| Raisin | #1B1B1D | rgb(27, 27, 29) | hsl(240, 4%, 11%) | oklch(22.3% 0.004 286) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Powder Blue takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 11% to 79%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Wheat (#EDD5A0) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Raisin (#1B1B1D) on #EDD5A0 gives 11.98:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Powder Blue (#B0DAE2) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dusty Blue (#6DADC0) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Wheat on Raisin at 11.98:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Bright Wheat & Dusty Blue
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#EDD5A0 on #1B1B1D | Aa | 11.98:1 | AAA |
#B0DAE2 on #1B1B1D | Aa | 11.44:1 | AAA |
#6DADC0 on #1B1B1D | Aa | 6.87:1 | AA |
#6DADC0 on #EDD5A0 | Aa | 1.74:1 | Fail |
#6DADC0 on #B0DAE2 | Aa | 1.67:1 | Fail |
#B0DAE2 on #EDD5A0 | Aa | 1.05:1 | Fail |