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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
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.
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.
Palette card

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 |