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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke | #FBF6F3 | rgb(251, 246, 243) | hsl(23, 50%, 97%) | oklch(97.6% 0.007 53) | |
| Baby Pink | #EDC9C6 | rgb(237, 201, 198) | hsl(5, 52%, 85%) | oklch(86.6% 0.041 24) | |
| Cerulean | #007D9F | rgb(0, 125, 159) | hsl(193, 100%, 31%) | oklch(54.9% 0.104 225) | |
| Plum Purple | #5E232C | rgb(94, 35, 44) | hsl(351, 46%, 25%) | oklch(34.6% 0.086 13) |
Why it works and how to use it
Cerulean & Plum Purple Breeze is a complementary color palette tagged modern, white, blue. Near-complementary hues (about 172° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (97% down to 25% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Smoke (#FBF6F3) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Plum Purple (#5E232C) on #FBF6F3 gives 11.17:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cerulean (#007D9F) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.42:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Baby Pink (#EDC9C6) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Smoke on Plum Purple at 11.17:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Cerulean & Plum Purple Breeze
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: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Palette card

Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#FBF6F3 on #5E232C | Aa | 11.17:1 | AAA |
#EDC9C6 on #5E232C | Aa | 7.86:1 | AAA |
#FBF6F3 on #007D9F | Aa | 4.42:1 | AA large only |
#EDC9C6 on #007D9F | Aa | 3.11:1 | AA large only |
#007D9F on #5E232C | Aa | 2.53:1 | Fail |
#FBF6F3 on #EDC9C6 | Aa | 1.42:1 | Fail |