Grounded Powder Blue & Stone is a complementary color palette tagged muted, earthy, brown. Near-complementary hues (about 175° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cocoa | #725F4E | rgb(114, 95, 78) | hsl(28, 19%, 38%) | oklch(49.9% 0.036 64) | |
| Stone | #A9917C | rgb(169, 145, 124) | hsl(28, 21%, 57%) | oklch(67.3% 0.042 63) | |
| Powder Blue | #B3D6EC | rgb(179, 214, 236) | hsl(203, 60%, 81%) | oklch(85.8% 0.048 236) | |
| Snow | #F8FAFB | rgb(248, 250, 251) | hsl(200, 27%, 98%) | oklch(98.4% 0.003 229) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Powder Blue takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 38% to 98%. Well suited to wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Snow (#F8FAFB) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cocoa (#725F4E) on #F8FAFB gives 5.79:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Powder Blue (#B3D6EC) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Stone (#A9917C) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Cocoa on Snow at 5.79:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Grounded Powder Blue & Stone
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#725F4E on #F8FAFB | Aa | 5.79:1 | AA |
#725F4E on #B3D6EC | Aa | 3.97:1 | AA large only |
#A9917C on #F8FAFB | Aa | 2.85:1 | Fail |
#725F4E on #A9917C | Aa | 2.03:1 | Fail |
#A9917C on #B3D6EC | Aa | 1.96:1 | Fail |
#B3D6EC on #F8FAFB | Aa | 1.46:1 | Fail |