Cocoa & Dusty Blue Glow is a muted complementary color palette tagged muted, vintage. Cocoa and Dusty Blue sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. Every color is softened, so it works well as a background system for text-heavy layouts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cocoa | #875659 | rgb(135, 86, 89) | hsl(356, 22%, 43%) | oklch(50.8% 0.065 16) | |
| Stone | #AD8A8C | rgb(173, 138, 140) | hsl(357, 18%, 61%) | oklch(66.7% 0.043 14) | |
| Dusty Blue | #839AB9 | rgb(131, 154, 185) | hsl(214, 28%, 62%) | oklch(67.9% 0.053 256) | |
| Sage | #95A78C | rgb(149, 167, 140) | hsl(100, 13%, 60%) | oklch(70.7% 0.043 135) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (43% to 62%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Sage (#95A78C) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cocoa (#875659) on #95A78C gives 2.33:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Dusty Blue (#839AB9) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Stone (#AD8A8C) 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
Design faster with Cocoa & Dusty Blue Glow
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, Stone and Dusty Blue, Stone and Sage 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#875659 on #95A78C | Aa | 2.33:1 | Fail |
#875659 on #839AB9 | Aa | 2.08:1 | Fail |
#875659 on #AD8A8C | Aa | 1.94:1 | Fail |
#AD8A8C on #95A78C | Aa | 1.21:1 | Fail |
#839AB9 on #95A78C | Aa | 1.12:1 | Fail |
#AD8A8C on #839AB9 | Aa | 1.07:1 | Fail |