Cocoa & Licorice Sky is a neutral-based color palette tagged modern, dark, minimal. Cocoa is the only saturated color here, so it does all the talking against a neutral base. 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 neutral backbone and a strong light-to-dark ladder (94% down to 8% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Frost (#EDEEF0) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Licorice (#0B1220) on #EDEEF0 gives 16.13:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cocoa (#7A5A00) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (5.5:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Fog (#C9CCD1) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Frost on Licorice at 16.13:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Cocoa & Licorice Sky
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.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#EDEEF0 on #0B1220 | Aa | 16.13:1 | AAA |
#C9CCD1 on #0B1220 | Aa | 11.63:1 | AAA |
#EDEEF0 on #7A5A00 | Aa | 5.5:1 | AA |
#C9CCD1 on #7A5A00 | Aa | 3.96:1 | AA large only |
#7A5A00 on #0B1220 | Aa | 2.93:1 | Fail |
#EDEEF0 on #C9CCD1 | Aa | 1.39:1 | Fail |