Lagoon Clay & Peacock is a complementary color palette tagged modern, muted, white. Near-complementary hues (about 165° 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.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peacock | #0F5C63 | rgb(15, 92, 99) | hsl(185, 74%, 22%) | oklch(43.5% 0.070 204) | |
| Clay | #A56A4D | rgb(165, 106, 77) | hsl(20, 36%, 47%) | oklch(58.1% 0.087 47) | |
| Powder Blue | #9FD3CF | rgb(159, 211, 207) | hsl(175, 37%, 73%) | oklch(83.0% 0.054 190) | |
| Linen | #F2F1EA | rgb(242, 241, 234) | hsl(53, 24%, 93%) | oklch(95.7% 0.009 100) |
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 (93% down to 22% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#F2F1EA) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Peacock (#0F5C63) on #F2F1EA gives 6.79:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Powder Blue (#9FD3CF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Clay (#A56A4D) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Peacock on Linen at 6.79:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Lagoon Clay & Peacock
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#0F5C63 on #F2F1EA | Aa | 6.79:1 | AA |
#0F5C63 on #9FD3CF | Aa | 4.65:1 | AA |
#A56A4D on #F2F1EA | Aa | 3.89:1 | AA large only |
#A56A4D on #9FD3CF | Aa | 2.66:1 | Fail |
#0F5C63 on #A56A4D | Aa | 1.75:1 | Fail |
#9FD3CF on #F2F1EA | Aa | 1.46:1 | Fail |