Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunmetal | #2B2D42 | rgb(43, 45, 66) | hsl(235, 21%, 21%) | oklch(30.5% 0.038 280) | |
| Pewter | #8D99AE | rgb(141, 153, 174) | hsl(218, 17%, 62%) | oklch(68.0% 0.034 262) | |
| Frost | #EDF2F4 | rgb(237, 242, 244) | hsl(197, 24%, 94%) | oklch(95.8% 0.006 223) | |
| Copper | #A97B00 | rgb(169, 123, 0) | hsl(44, 100%, 33%) | oklch(61.2% 0.126 82) |
Why it works and how to use it
Copper & Gunmetal Vibe is a complementary color palette tagged modern, minimal, gray. Gunmetal and Copper 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.
With 3 chromatic colors, Copper takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 21% to 94%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Frost (#EDF2F4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Gunmetal (#2B2D42) on #EDF2F4 gives 11.95:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Copper (#A97B00) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.37:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Pewter (#8D99AE) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Gunmetal on Frost at 11.95:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Copper & Gunmetal Vibe
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#2B2D42 on #EDF2F4 | Aa | 11.95:1 | AAA |
#2B2D42 on #8D99AE | Aa | 4.69:1 | AA |
#2B2D42 on #A97B00 | Aa | 3.55:1 | AA large only |
#EDF2F4 on #A97B00 | Aa | 3.37:1 | AA large only |
#8D99AE on #EDF2F4 | Aa | 2.55:1 | Fail |
#8D99AE on #A97B00 | Aa | 1.32:1 | Fail |