Gilded Blueberry & Cocoa is a complementary color palette tagged luxury, dark, minimal. Cocoa and Linen sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | #2C2B23 | rgb(44, 43, 35) | hsl(53, 11%, 15%) | oklch(28.7% 0.014 101) | |
| Cocoa | #676347 | rgb(103, 99, 71) | hsl(53, 18%, 34%) | oklch(49.6% 0.042 101) | |
| Blueberry | #7C7BFF | rgb(124, 123, 255) | hsl(240, 100%, 74%) | oklch(65.0% 0.191 280) | |
| Linen | #F2F1EC | rgb(242, 241, 236) | hsl(50, 19%, 94%) | oklch(95.8% 0.007 97) |
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 (94% down to 15% lightness). A natural fit for premium branding and packaging.
- Background: Linen (#F2F1EC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Espresso (#2C2B23) on #F2F1EC gives 12.57:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Blueberry (#7C7BFF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.03:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Cocoa (#676347) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Espresso on Linen at 12.57:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Gilded Blueberry & Cocoa
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: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#2C2B23 on #F2F1EC | Aa | 12.57:1 | AAA |
#676347 on #F2F1EC | Aa | 5.38:1 | AA |
#2C2B23 on #7C7BFF | Aa | 4.15:1 | AA large only |
#7C7BFF on #F2F1EC | Aa | 3.03:1 | AA large only |
#2C2B23 on #676347 | Aa | 2.34:1 | Fail |
#676347 on #7C7BFF | Aa | 1.78:1 | Fail |