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Why it works and how to use it
Cool Bronze & Pine is a vivid complementary color palette tagged modern, teal. Near-complementary hues (about 161° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
With 4 chromatic colors, Pine takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 12% to 86%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ice (#C6F0F1) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Gunmetal (#003D3F) on #C6F0F1 gives 9.85:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Pine (#00757A) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.48:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Bronze (#D98A5E) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Gunmetal on Ice at 9.85:1.
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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.
Primary action SecondaryColor blindness simulation
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Palette card

Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#003D3F on #C6F0F1 | Aa | 9.85:1 | AAA |
#00757A on #C6F0F1 | Aa | 4.48:1 | AA large only |
#003D3F on #D98A5E | Aa | 4.45:1 | AA large only |
#D98A5E on #C6F0F1 | Aa | 2.21:1 | Fail |
#003D3F on #00757A | Aa | 2.2:1 | Fail |
#00757A on #D98A5E | Aa | 2.03:1 | Fail |