Frost Camel & Charcoal is a complementary color palette tagged muted, white. Near-complementary hues (about 161° 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.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal | #1B4965 | rgb(27, 73, 101) | hsl(203, 58%, 25%) | oklch(38.8% 0.069 239) | |
| Camel | #B99B54 | rgb(185, 155, 84) | hsl(42, 42%, 53%) | oklch(70.2% 0.097 87) | |
| Powder Blue | #A8E0DE | rgb(168, 224, 222) | hsl(178, 47%, 77%) | oklch(86.8% 0.057 193) | |
| Frost | #E4F1FF | rgb(228, 241, 255) | hsl(211, 100%, 95%) | oklch(95.3% 0.023 250) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (95% down to 25% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Frost (#E4F1FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Charcoal (#1B4965) on #E4F1FF gives 8.38:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Powder Blue (#A8E0DE) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Camel (#B99B54) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Charcoal on Frost at 8.38:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Frost Camel & Charcoal
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, Powder Blue and Frost 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#1B4965 on #E4F1FF | Aa | 8.38:1 | AAA |
#1B4965 on #A8E0DE | Aa | 6.57:1 | AA |
#1B4965 on #B99B54 | Aa | 3.6:1 | AA large only |
#B99B54 on #E4F1FF | Aa | 2.33:1 | Fail |
#B99B54 on #A8E0DE | Aa | 1.83:1 | Fail |
#A8E0DE on #E4F1FF | Aa | 1.27:1 | Fail |