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#00A3B5
#FFB4AB
#FDFDFD
#7B1E2BBurgundy
#007A7DTeal
#E8D8D0Bone
#F6F2EFSmoke
Classic Burgundy & Teal is a complementary color palette tagged modern, red, teal. Burgundy and Bone sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (95% down to 25% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Smoke (#F6F2EF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Burgundy (#7B1E2B) on #F6F2EF gives 9.15:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Teal (#007A7D) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.62:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Bone (#E8D8D0) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Burgundy on Smoke at 9.15:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
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#007A7D
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#7B1E2B on #F6F2EF | Aa | 9.15:1 | AAA |
#7B1E2B on #E8D8D0 | Aa | 7.35:1 | AAA |
#007A7D on #F6F2EF | Aa | 4.62:1 | AA |
#007A7D on #E8D8D0 | Aa | 3.72:1 | AA large only |
#7B1E2B on #007A7D | Aa | 1.98:1 | Fail |
#E8D8D0 on #F6F2EF | Aa | 1.24:1 | Fail |
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