Celadon & Sand Haze is a monochromatic color palette tagged muted, gray, beige. All four colors sit within 19° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphite | #4C4C43 | rgb(76, 76, 67) | hsl(60, 6%, 28%) | oklch(41.4% 0.015 107) | |
| Sand | #B2C095 | rgb(178, 192, 149) | hsl(80, 25%, 67%) | oklch(78.6% 0.061 122) | |
| Celadon | #CCE8AD | rgb(204, 232, 173) | hsl(88, 56%, 79%) | oklch(89.6% 0.083 129) | |
| Cream | #E7FFDA | rgb(231, 255, 218) | hsl(99, 100%, 93%) | oklch(97.3% 0.055 134) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (93% down to 28% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Cream (#E7FFDA) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Graphite (#4C4C43) on #E7FFDA gives 8.14:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Celadon (#CCE8AD) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Sand (#B2C095) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Graphite on Cream at 8.14:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Celadon & Sand Haze
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 and deuteranopia and tritanopia, Celadon and Cream 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#4C4C43 on #E7FFDA | Aa | 8.14:1 | AAA |
#4C4C43 on #CCE8AD | Aa | 6.49:1 | AA |
#4C4C43 on #B2C095 | Aa | 4.49:1 | AA large only |
#B2C095 on #E7FFDA | Aa | 1.81:1 | Fail |
#B2C095 on #CCE8AD | Aa | 1.45:1 | Fail |
#CCE8AD on #E7FFDA | Aa | 1.25:1 | Fail |