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#2A8A8C
#9FD3CF
#F2F1EA
#004F4ECharcoal
#49B2ACCadet
#BCDEBECeladon
#E4F1FFFrost
Cadet & Charcoal Story is a vivid analogous color palette tagged muted, cold, teal. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Charcoal, Cadet, Celadon) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal | #004F4E | rgb(0, 79, 78) | hsl(179, 100%, 15%) | oklch(38.7% 0.066 193) | |
| Cadet | #49B2AC | rgb(73, 178, 172) | hsl(177, 42%, 49%) | oklch(70.1% 0.096 190) | |
| Celadon | #BCDEBE | rgb(188, 222, 190) | hsl(124, 34%, 80%) | oklch(86.7% 0.057 147) | |
| Frost | #E4F1FF | rgb(228, 241, 255) | hsl(211, 100%, 95%) | oklch(95.3% 0.023 250) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Cadet takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 15% to 95%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Frost (#E4F1FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Charcoal (#004F4E) on #E4F1FF gives 8.22:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cadet (#49B2AC) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Celadon (#BCDEBE) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Charcoal on Frost at 8.22:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
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Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#004F4E on #E4F1FF | Aa | 8.22:1 | AAA |
#004F4E on #BCDEBE | Aa | 6.43:1 | AA |
#004F4E on #49B2AC | Aa | 3.7:1 | AA large only |
#49B2AC on #E4F1FF | Aa | 2.22:1 | Fail |
#49B2AC on #BCDEBE | Aa | 1.74:1 | Fail |
#BCDEBE on #E4F1FF | Aa | 1.28:1 | Fail |
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