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#CDC2AE
#ECE5C7
#C2DEDC
#725352Umber
#41676AStorm
#B6787BClay
#8EC3CESky Blue
Clay & Sky Blue Echo is a complementary color palette tagged vintage, muted. Storm and Sky Blue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umber | #725352 | rgb(114, 83, 82) | hsl(2, 16%, 38%) | oklch(47.5% 0.042 21) | |
| Storm | #41676A | rgb(65, 103, 106) | hsl(184, 24%, 34%) | oklch(48.7% 0.043 202) | |
| Clay | #B6787B | rgb(182, 120, 123) | hsl(357, 30%, 59%) | oklch(63.8% 0.078 16) | |
| Sky Blue | #8EC3CE | rgb(142, 195, 206) | hsl(190, 40%, 68%) | oklch(78.4% 0.057 212) |
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 (68% down to 34% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Sky Blue (#8EC3CE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Umber (#725352) on #8EC3CE gives 3.53:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Clay (#B6787B) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Storm (#41676A) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
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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Color-blind check: under protanopia and deuteranopia, Umber and Storm 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#725352 on #8EC3CE | Aa | 3.53:1 | AA large only |
#41676A on #8EC3CE | Aa | 3.22:1 | AA large only |
#725352 on #B6787B | Aa | 1.94:1 | Fail |
#B6787B on #8EC3CE | Aa | 1.82:1 | Fail |
#41676A on #B6787B | Aa | 1.77:1 | Fail |
#725352 on #41676A | Aa | 1.1:1 | Fail |
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