Cornflower & Tan Path is a complementary color palette tagged modern, blue, beige. Near-complementary hues (about 179° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornflower | #88A7F2 | rgb(136, 167, 242) | hsl(222, 80%, 74%) | oklch(73.5% 0.115 266) | |
| Tan | #D9C08A | rgb(217, 192, 138) | hsl(41, 51%, 70%) | oklch(81.6% 0.076 86) | |
| Stone | #8A8B6A | rgb(138, 139, 106) | hsl(62, 13%, 48%) | oklch(62.7% 0.047 109) | |
| Eggshell | #F2EEDF | rgb(242, 238, 223) | hsl(47, 42%, 91%) | oklch(94.8% 0.020 95) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Cornflower takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 48% to 91%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Eggshell (#F2EEDF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Stone (#8A8B6A) on #F2EEDF gives 3.02:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Cornflower (#88A7F2) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Tan (#D9C08A) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Cornflower & Tan Path
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#8A8B6A on #F2EEDF | Aa | 3.02:1 | AA large only |
#88A7F2 on #F2EEDF | Aa | 2.04:1 | Fail |
#D9C08A on #8A8B6A | Aa | 1.98:1 | Fail |
#D9C08A on #F2EEDF | Aa | 1.52:1 | Fail |
#88A7F2 on #8A8B6A | Aa | 1.48:1 | Fail |
#88A7F2 on #D9C08A | Aa | 1.34:1 | Fail |