Maple Cornflower & Brick Red is a complementary color palette tagged modern, blue. Near-complementary hues (about 169° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | #4E1A2E | rgb(78, 26, 46) | hsl(337, 50%, 20%) | oklch(30.5% 0.081 359) | |
| Brick Red | #8E3B46 | rgb(142, 59, 70) | hsl(352, 41%, 39%) | oklch(46.7% 0.113 14) | |
| Cornflower | #7F99E8 | rgb(127, 153, 232) | hsl(225, 70%, 70%) | oklch(69.6% 0.120 269) | |
| Champagne | #F6E7D3 | rgb(246, 231, 211) | hsl(34, 66%, 90%) | oklch(93.5% 0.031 75) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Cornflower takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 20% to 90%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Champagne (#F6E7D3) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Espresso (#4E1A2E) on #F6E7D3 gives 11.44:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cornflower (#7F99E8) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Brick Red (#8E3B46) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Espresso on Champagne at 11.44:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Maple Cornflower & Brick Red
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#4E1A2E on #F6E7D3 | Aa | 11.44:1 | AAA |
#8E3B46 on #F6E7D3 | Aa | 6.04:1 | AA |
#4E1A2E on #7F99E8 | Aa | 5.05:1 | AA |
#8E3B46 on #7F99E8 | Aa | 2.66:1 | Fail |
#7F99E8 on #F6E7D3 | Aa | 2.27:1 | Fail |
#4E1A2E on #8E3B46 | Aa | 1.9:1 | Fail |