Dusty Blue & Teal Bloom is a complementary color palette tagged vintage, muted, cold. Near-complementary hues (about 145° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teal | #3F777C | rgb(63, 119, 124) | hsl(185, 33%, 37%) | oklch(53.3% 0.060 203) | |
| Dusty Blue | #76B7BD | rgb(118, 183, 189) | hsl(185, 35%, 60%) | oklch(73.8% 0.067 203) | |
| Pearl | #EFE2C7 | rgb(239, 226, 199) | hsl(40, 56%, 86%) | oklch(91.6% 0.038 85) | |
| Ivory | #FFFAF0 | rgb(255, 250, 240) | hsl(40, 100%, 97%) | oklch(98.6% 0.014 85) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Pearl takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 37% to 97%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ivory (#FFFAF0) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Teal (#3F777C) on #FFFAF0 gives 4.87:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Pearl (#EFE2C7) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dusty Blue (#76B7BD) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Teal on Ivory at 4.87:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Dusty Blue & Teal Bloom
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#3F777C on #FFFAF0 | Aa | 4.87:1 | AA |
#3F777C on #EFE2C7 | Aa | 3.95:1 | AA large only |
#3F777C on #76B7BD | Aa | 2.24:1 | Fail |
#76B7BD on #FFFAF0 | Aa | 2.18:1 | Fail |
#76B7BD on #EFE2C7 | Aa | 1.76:1 | Fail |
#EFE2C7 on #FFFAF0 | Aa | 1.23:1 | Fail |