Bronze & Marigold Echo is a vivid complementary color palette tagged happy, teal. Bronze and Cadet 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.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze | #DA8500 | rgb(218, 133, 0) | hsl(37, 100%, 43%) | oklch(69.1% 0.154 66) | |
| Marigold | #E4A64F | rgb(228, 166, 79) | hsl(35, 73%, 60%) | oklch(76.8% 0.126 73) | |
| Powder Blue | #B7DFDC | rgb(183, 223, 220) | hsl(176, 38%, 80%) | oklch(87.4% 0.042 191) | |
| Cadet | #00AC9F | rgb(0, 172, 159) | hsl(175, 100%, 34%) | oklch(67.0% 0.118 185) |
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 (80% down to 34% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Powder Blue (#B7DFDC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Bronze (#DA8500) on #B7DFDC gives 1.99:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Cadet (#00AC9F) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Marigold (#E4A64F) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Bronze & Marigold 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: under deuteranopia, Bronze and Marigold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#DA8500 on #B7DFDC | Aa | 1.99:1 | Fail |
#B7DFDC on #00AC9F | Aa | 1.97:1 | Fail |
#E4A64F on #B7DFDC | Aa | 1.48:1 | Fail |
#DA8500 on #E4A64F | Aa | 1.34:1 | Fail |
#E4A64F on #00AC9F | Aa | 1.33:1 | Fail |
#DA8500 on #00AC9F | Aa | 1.01:1 | Fail |