Denim & Marigold Glow is a vivid complementary color palette tagged luxury, blue, white. Near-complementary hues (about 168° 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.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prussian Blue | #003257 | rgb(0, 50, 87) | hsl(206, 100%, 17%) | oklch(30.9% 0.082 248) | |
| Denim | #0063AD | rgb(0, 99, 173) | hsl(206, 100%, 34%) | oklch(49.3% 0.141 250) | |
| Marigold | #E5A63D | rgb(229, 166, 61) | hsl(38, 76%, 57%) | oklch(76.7% 0.138 76) | |
| Linen | #F6F3EA | rgb(246, 243, 234) | hsl(45, 40%, 94%) | oklch(96.4% 0.012 92) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (17% to 94%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for premium branding and packaging.
- Background: Linen (#F6F3EA) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Prussian Blue (#003257) on #F6F3EA gives 11.87:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Denim (#0063AD) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (5.59:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Marigold (#E5A63D) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Prussian Blue on Linen at 11.87:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Denim & Marigold Glow
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#003257 on #F6F3EA | Aa | 11.87:1 | AAA |
#003257 on #E5A63D | Aa | 6.18:1 | AA |
#0063AD on #F6F3EA | Aa | 5.59:1 | AA |
#0063AD on #E5A63D | Aa | 2.91:1 | Fail |
#003257 on #0063AD | Aa | 2.13:1 | Fail |
#E5A63D on #F6F3EA | Aa | 1.92:1 | Fail |