Lagoon Powder Blue & Shadow Mood is a complementary color palette tagged coffee, modern, muted. Walnut and Powder Blue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut | #524037 | rgb(82, 64, 55) | hsl(20, 20%, 27%) | oklch(38.8% 0.029 48) | |
| Shadow | #8E6C5A | rgb(142, 108, 90) | hsl(21, 22%, 45%) | oklch(56.0% 0.051 49) | |
| Powder Blue | #ADF2DF | rgb(173, 242, 223) | hsl(163, 73%, 81%) | oklch(91.0% 0.074 176) | |
| Snow | #FDF9F4 | rgb(253, 249, 244) | hsl(33, 69%, 97%) | oklch(98.4% 0.008 74) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (27% to 97%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Snow (#FDF9F4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Walnut (#524037) on #FDF9F4 gives 9.33:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Powder Blue (#ADF2DF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Shadow (#8E6C5A) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Walnut on Snow at 9.33:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Lagoon Powder Blue & Shadow Mood
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: under protanopia and deuteranopia, Powder Blue and Snow become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#524037 on #FDF9F4 | Aa | 9.33:1 | AAA |
#524037 on #ADF2DF | Aa | 7.7:1 | AAA |
#8E6C5A on #FDF9F4 | Aa | 4.51:1 | AA |
#8E6C5A on #ADF2DF | Aa | 3.72:1 | AA large only |
#524037 on #8E6C5A | Aa | 2.07:1 | Fail |
#ADF2DF on #FDF9F4 | Aa | 1.21:1 | Fail |