Copper & Turquoise Shore is a complementary color palette tagged modern, white, teal. Near-complementary hues (about 144° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke | #DFFFF3 | rgb(223, 255, 243) | hsl(157, 100%, 94%) | oklch(97.4% 0.037 171) | |
| Turquoise | #63CDBE | rgb(99, 205, 190) | hsl(172, 51%, 60%) | oklch(78.1% 0.101 183) | |
| Copper | #C17330 | rgb(193, 115, 48) | hsl(28, 60%, 47%) | oklch(62.9% 0.127 58) | |
| Taupe | #484233 | rgb(72, 66, 51) | hsl(43, 17%, 24%) | oklch(38.1% 0.026 89) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (24% to 94%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Smoke (#DFFFF3) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Taupe (#484233) on #DFFFF3 gives 9.39:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Copper (#C17330) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.42:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Turquoise (#63CDBE) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Smoke on Taupe at 9.39:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Copper & Turquoise Shore
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#DFFFF3 on #484233 | Aa | 9.39:1 | AAA |
#63CDBE on #484233 | Aa | 5.23:1 | AA |
#DFFFF3 on #C17330 | Aa | 3.42:1 | AA large only |
#C17330 on #484233 | Aa | 2.74:1 | Fail |
#63CDBE on #C17330 | Aa | 1.91:1 | Fail |
#DFFFF3 on #63CDBE | Aa | 1.79:1 | Fail |