#0F5C63
#2A8A8C
#9FD3CF
#F2F1EA
#3A2F0BEspresso
#8A6D1FOlive
#1BD5EBTurquoise
#FFF6D8Buttercream
Lemon Turquoise & Olive is a vivid complementary color palette tagged modern, teal. Near-complementary hues (about 142° 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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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | #3A2F0B | rgb(58, 47, 11) | hsl(46, 68%, 14%) | oklch(30.9% 0.054 92) | |
| Olive | #8A6D1F | rgb(138, 109, 31) | hsl(44, 63%, 33%) | oklch(54.9% 0.100 87) | |
| Turquoise | #1BD5EB | rgb(27, 213, 235) | hsl(186, 84%, 51%) | oklch(80.0% 0.134 208) | |
| Buttercream | #FFF6D8 | rgb(255, 246, 216) | hsl(46, 100%, 92%) | oklch(97.2% 0.040 93) |
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 (92% down to 14% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Buttercream (#FFF6D8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Espresso (#3A2F0B) on #FFF6D8 gives 12.21:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Turquoise (#1BD5EB) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Olive (#8A6D1F) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Espresso on Buttercream at 12.21:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#3A2F0B
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#3A2F0B on #FFF6D8 | Aa | 12.21:1 | AAA |
#3A2F0B on #1BD5EB | Aa | 7.39:1 | AAA |
#8A6D1F on #FFF6D8 | Aa | 4.53:1 | AA |
#8A6D1F on #1BD5EB | Aa | 2.74:1 | Fail |
#3A2F0B on #8A6D1F | Aa | 2.69:1 | Fail |
#1BD5EB on #FFF6D8 | Aa | 1.65:1 | Fail |
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