Earthy Steel Blue & Latte is a complementary color palette tagged modern, blue, white. Near-complementary hues (about 177° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Blue | #477DC1 | rgb(71, 125, 193) | hsl(213, 50%, 52%) | oklch(58.4% 0.120 255) | |
| Latte | #D9A57C | rgb(217, 165, 124) | hsl(26, 55%, 67%) | oklch(76.1% 0.083 59) | |
| Sage | #A3B18A | rgb(163, 177, 138) | hsl(82, 20%, 62%) | oklch(73.9% 0.056 124) | |
| Linen | #F3EDE4 | rgb(243, 237, 228) | hsl(36, 38%, 92%) | oklch(94.8% 0.014 78) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (92% down to 52% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#F3EDE4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Steel Blue (#477DC1) on #F3EDE4 gives 3.63:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Latte (#D9A57C) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Sage (#A3B18A) 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 Earthy Steel Blue & Latte
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, Latte and Sage 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#477DC1 on #F3EDE4 | Aa | 3.63:1 | AA large only |
#A3B18A on #F3EDE4 | Aa | 1.96:1 | Fail |
#477DC1 on #D9A57C | Aa | 1.94:1 | Fail |
#D9A57C on #F3EDE4 | Aa | 1.88:1 | Fail |
#477DC1 on #A3B18A | Aa | 1.85:1 | Fail |
#D9A57C on #A3B18A | Aa | 1.04:1 | Fail |