Juicy Pistachio & Blue Gray is a complementary color palette tagged cold, blue, white. Charcoal and Beige 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal | #18495B | rgb(24, 73, 91) | hsl(196, 58%, 23%) | oklch(38.1% 0.060 226) | |
| Blue Gray | #4891C0 | rgb(72, 145, 192) | hsl(204, 49%, 52%) | oklch(63.0% 0.102 239) | |
| Pistachio | #B6C15B | rgb(182, 193, 91) | hsl(66, 45%, 56%) | oklch(78.1% 0.127 114) | |
| Beige | #FDF6E3 | rgb(253, 246, 227) | hsl(44, 87%, 94%) | oklch(97.4% 0.026 90) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Blue Gray takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 23% to 94%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Beige (#FDF6E3) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Charcoal (#18495B) on #FDF6E3 gives 9.08:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Blue Gray (#4891C0) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.2:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Pistachio (#B6C15B) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Charcoal on Beige at 9.08:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Juicy Pistachio & Blue Gray
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#18495B on #FDF6E3 | Aa | 9.08:1 | AAA |
#18495B on #B6C15B | Aa | 5.02:1 | AA |
#4891C0 on #FDF6E3 | Aa | 3.2:1 | AA large only |
#18495B on #4891C0 | Aa | 2.84:1 | Fail |
#B6C15B on #FDF6E3 | Aa | 1.81:1 | Fail |
#4891C0 on #B6C15B | Aa | 1.77:1 | Fail |