#924A43
#5C6049
#D5D2BF
#F5F3ED
#2C3F36Onyx
#7CAD93Sage
#EDF3F1Frost
#A5505BChestnut
Classic Chestnut & Sage is a complementary color palette tagged modern, gray, white. Onyx and Chestnut 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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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onyx | #2C3F36 | rgb(44, 63, 54) | hsl(152, 18%, 21%) | oklch(34.8% 0.029 164) | |
| Sage | #7CAD93 | rgb(124, 173, 147) | hsl(148, 23%, 58%) | oklch(70.5% 0.065 161) | |
| Frost | #EDF3F1 | rgb(237, 243, 241) | hsl(160, 20%, 94%) | oklch(95.9% 0.007 174) | |
| Chestnut | #A5505B | rgb(165, 80, 91) | hsl(352, 35%, 48%) | oklch(53.9% 0.112 14) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Chestnut takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 21% to 94%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Frost (#EDF3F1) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Onyx (#2C3F36) on #EDF3F1 gives 9.99:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Chestnut (#A5505B) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.79:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Sage (#7CAD93) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Onyx on Frost at 9.99:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
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#7CAD93
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#2C3F36 on #EDF3F1 | Aa | 9.99:1 | AAA |
#EDF3F1 on #A5505B | Aa | 4.79:1 | AA |
#2C3F36 on #7CAD93 | Aa | 4.41:1 | AA large only |
#7CAD93 on #EDF3F1 | Aa | 2.26:1 | Fail |
#7CAD93 on #A5505B | Aa | 2.12:1 | Fail |
#2C3F36 on #A5505B | Aa | 2.08:1 | Fail |
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