Gentle Turquoise & Tan is a vivid light, complementary color palette tagged pastel, light, teal. Near-complementary hues (about 158° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turquoise | #62D8CB | rgb(98, 216, 203) | hsl(173, 60%, 62%) | oklch(81.1% 0.108 186) | |
| Baby Pink | #F7C6B5 | rgb(247, 198, 181) | hsl(15, 80%, 84%) | oklch(86.5% 0.061 40) | |
| Linen | #FBEDE7 | rgb(251, 237, 231) | hsl(18, 71%, 95%) | oklch(95.6% 0.017 45) | |
| Tan | #F0BC7A | rgb(240, 188, 122) | hsl(34, 80%, 71%) | oklch(82.8% 0.103 72) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (62% to 95%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#FBEDE7) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Tan (#F0BC7A) on #FBEDE7 gives 1.51:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Baby Pink (#F7C6B5) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Turquoise (#62D8CB) 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 Gentle Turquoise & Tan
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, Turquoise and Baby Pink 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#62D8CB on #FBEDE7 | Aa | 1.51:1 | Fail |
#FBEDE7 on #F0BC7A | Aa | 1.51:1 | Fail |
#F7C6B5 on #FBEDE7 | Aa | 1.34:1 | Fail |
#62D8CB on #F7C6B5 | Aa | 1.12:1 | Fail |
#F7C6B5 on #F0BC7A | Aa | 1.12:1 | Fail |
#62D8CB on #F0BC7A | Aa | 1:1 | Fail |