#D8AE4F
#8E9700
#44A041
#008E71
#43B0A2Cadet
#A5CD98Pistachio
#FFE3A2Vanilla
#FFC59BApricot
Cadet & Vanilla Whisper is a vivid complementary color palette tagged retro, pastel, teal. Cadet and Apricot 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.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadet | #43B0A2 | rgb(67, 176, 162) | hsl(172, 45%, 48%) | oklch(69.1% 0.101 183) | |
| Pistachio | #A5CD98 | rgb(165, 205, 152) | hsl(105, 35%, 70%) | oklch(80.6% 0.084 138) | |
| Vanilla | #FFE3A2 | rgb(255, 227, 162) | hsl(42, 100%, 82%) | oklch(92.4% 0.088 87) | |
| Apricot | #FFC59B | rgb(255, 197, 155) | hsl(25, 100%, 80%) | oklch(86.6% 0.086 57) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (82% down to 48% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Vanilla (#FFE3A2) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cadet (#43B0A2) on #FFE3A2 gives 2.1:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Apricot (#FFC59B) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Pistachio (#A5CD98) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
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Color-blind check: under protanopia and deuteranopia, Pistachio and Apricot 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#43B0A2 on #FFE3A2 | Aa | 2.1:1 | Fail |
#43B0A2 on #FFC59B | Aa | 1.72:1 | Fail |
#43B0A2 on #A5CD98 | Aa | 1.48:1 | Fail |
#A5CD98 on #FFE3A2 | Aa | 1.42:1 | Fail |
#FFE3A2 on #FFC59B | Aa | 1.22:1 | Fail |
#A5CD98 on #FFC59B | Aa | 1.16:1 | Fail |
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