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#B1809F
#BE8A57
#EEA1AD
#3B8185Teal
#C29D9BDust
#57B9BFDusty Blue
#E5ACB2Dusty Rose
Dusty Blue & Teal Glow is a complementary color palette tagged vintage, retro, muted. Near-complementary hues (about 180° 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 | #3B8185 | rgb(59, 129, 133) | hsl(183, 39%, 38%) | oklch(56.0% 0.070 200) | |
| Dust | #C29D9B | rgb(194, 157, 155) | hsl(3, 24%, 68%) | oklch(72.9% 0.044 22) | |
| Dusty Blue | #57B9BF | rgb(87, 185, 191) | hsl(183, 45%, 55%) | oklch(73.0% 0.092 201) | |
| Dusty Rose | #E5ACB2 | rgb(229, 172, 178) | hsl(354, 52%, 79%) | oklch(79.9% 0.067 12) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (38% to 79%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Dusty Rose (#E5ACB2) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Teal (#3B8185) on #E5ACB2 gives 2.33:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Dusty Blue (#57B9BF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dust (#C29D9B) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
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Color-blind check: under protanopia and deuteranopia, Dust and Dusty Blue, Dusty Blue and Dusty Rose become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#3B8185 on #E5ACB2 | Aa | 2.33:1 | Fail |
#3B8185 on #57B9BF | Aa | 1.95:1 | Fail |
#3B8185 on #C29D9B | Aa | 1.84:1 | Fail |
#C29D9B on #E5ACB2 | Aa | 1.27:1 | Fail |
#57B9BF on #E5ACB2 | Aa | 1.2:1 | Fail |
#C29D9B on #57B9BF | Aa | 1.06:1 | Fail |
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