Cadet & Pine Muse is a monochromatic color palette tagged 2026 trends, modern, muted. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Pine down to Snow. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine | #2E747B | rgb(46, 116, 123) | hsl(185, 46%, 33%) | oklch(51.8% 0.070 204) | |
| Cadet | #4CA7A9 | rgb(76, 167, 169) | hsl(181, 38%, 48%) | oklch(67.4% 0.086 197) | |
| Powder Blue | #B3E8E3 | rgb(179, 232, 227) | hsl(174, 54%, 81%) | oklch(89.3% 0.055 189) | |
| Snow | #FBFAF3 | rgb(251, 250, 243) | hsl(53, 50%, 97%) | oklch(98.4% 0.009 100) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Powder Blue takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 33% to 97%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Snow (#FBFAF3) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Pine (#2E747B) on #FBFAF3 gives 5.15:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Powder Blue (#B3E8E3) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cadet (#4CA7A9) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Pine on Snow at 5.15:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Cadet & Pine Muse
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, Powder Blue and Snow 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#2E747B on #FBFAF3 | Aa | 5.15:1 | AA |
#2E747B on #B3E8E3 | Aa | 3.99:1 | AA large only |
#4CA7A9 on #FBFAF3 | Aa | 2.71:1 | Fail |
#4CA7A9 on #B3E8E3 | Aa | 2.1:1 | Fail |
#2E747B on #4CA7A9 | Aa | 1.9:1 | Fail |
#B3E8E3 on #FBFAF3 | Aa | 1.29:1 | Fail |