Dusty Teal & Sage is a analogous color palette tagged vintage, retro, muted. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Peacock, Teal, Sage) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is cool.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peacock | #026579 | rgb(2, 101, 121) | hsl(190, 97%, 24%) | oklch(46.8% 0.083 218) | |
| Teal | #229393 | rgb(34, 147, 147) | hsl(180, 62%, 35%) | oklch(60.4% 0.095 195) | |
| Sage | #70BEA6 | rgb(112, 190, 166) | hsl(162, 38%, 59%) | oklch(74.4% 0.086 172) | |
| Sky Blue | #9DC2DE | rgb(157, 194, 222) | hsl(206, 50%, 74%) | oklch(79.7% 0.056 241) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its analogous hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (74% down to 24% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Sky Blue (#9DC2DE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Peacock (#026579) on #9DC2DE gives 3.57:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Teal (#229393) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Sage (#70BEA6) 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 Dusty Teal & Sage
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: under protanopia and deuteranopia and tritanopia, Sage and Sky Blue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#026579 on #9DC2DE | Aa | 3.57:1 | AA large only |
#026579 on #70BEA6 | Aa | 3.06:1 | AA large only |
#229393 on #9DC2DE | Aa | 1.98:1 | Fail |
#026579 on #229393 | Aa | 1.8:1 | Fail |
#229393 on #70BEA6 | Aa | 1.7:1 | Fail |
#70BEA6 on #9DC2DE | Aa | 1.17:1 | Fail |