Minimal Hunter Green & Pewter is a split color palette tagged dark, muted, minimal. The hues span about 76°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frost | #DEF5F9 | rgb(222, 245, 249) | hsl(189, 69%, 92%) | oklch(95.5% 0.025 209) | |
| Pewter | #7798AC | rgb(119, 152, 172) | hsl(203, 24%, 57%) | oklch(66.2% 0.047 235) | |
| Hunter Green | #37583B | rgb(55, 88, 59) | hsl(127, 23%, 28%) | oklch(42.6% 0.061 147) | |
| Raisin | #171F0C | rgb(23, 31, 12) | hsl(85, 44%, 8%) | oklch(22.5% 0.036 128) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (92% down to 8% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Frost (#DEF5F9) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Raisin (#171F0C) on #DEF5F9 gives 14.97:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Pewter (#7798AC) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Hunter Green (#37583B) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Frost on Raisin at 14.97:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Minimal Hunter Green & Pewter
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#DEF5F9 on #171F0C | Aa | 14.97:1 | AAA |
#DEF5F9 on #37583B | Aa | 7.07:1 | AAA |
#7798AC on #171F0C | Aa | 5.55:1 | AA |
#DEF5F9 on #7798AC | Aa | 2.7:1 | Fail |
#7798AC on #37583B | Aa | 2.62:1 | Fail |
#37583B on #171F0C | Aa | 2.12:1 | Fail |