#0B2447
#3B5C9E
#6E86D6
#A5D7E8
#D4E23DPear
#DDF691Maize
#5C3D82Dusk
#1E0E30Ink
Golden Pear & Maize is a vivid complementary color palette tagged dark, cold. Near-complementary hues (about 168° 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.
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Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Pear takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 12% to 77%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Maize (#DDF691) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Ink (#1E0E30) on #DDF691 gives 15.22:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Pear (#D4E23D) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dusk (#5C3D82) for highlights, badges and hover states.
4 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Maize on Ink at 15.22:1.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#D4E23D
#DDF691
#5C3D82
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Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#DDF691 on #1E0E30 | Aa | 15.22:1 | AAA |
#D4E23D on #1E0E30 | Aa | 12.7:1 | AAA |
#DDF691 on #5C3D82 | Aa | 7.23:1 | AAA |
#D4E23D on #5C3D82 | Aa | 6.03:1 | AA |
#5C3D82 on #1E0E30 | Aa | 2.11:1 | Fail |
#D4E23D on #DDF691 | Aa | 1.2:1 | Fail |
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