Misty Celadon & Mocha is a complementary color palette tagged muted, vintage. Mocha and Celadon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dove Gray | #666A77 | rgb(102, 106, 119) | hsl(226, 8%, 43%) | oklch(52.5% 0.021 272) | |
| Mocha | #A58265 | rgb(165, 130, 101) | hsl(27, 26%, 52%) | oklch(63.3% 0.060 61) | |
| Dusty Blue | #93A3C2 | rgb(147, 163, 194) | hsl(220, 28%, 67%) | oklch(71.4% 0.049 264) | |
| Celadon | #C7D4A7 | rgb(199, 212, 167) | hsl(77, 34%, 74%) | oklch(84.8% 0.062 121) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (43% to 74%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Celadon (#C7D4A7) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Dove Gray (#666A77) on #C7D4A7 gives 3.44:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Dusty Blue (#93A3C2) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Mocha (#A58265) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Misty Celadon & Mocha
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#666A77 on #C7D4A7 | Aa | 3.44:1 | AA large only |
#A58265 on #C7D4A7 | Aa | 2.24:1 | Fail |
#666A77 on #93A3C2 | Aa | 2.12:1 | Fail |
#93A3C2 on #C7D4A7 | Aa | 1.62:1 | Fail |
#666A77 on #A58265 | Aa | 1.54:1 | Fail |
#A58265 on #93A3C2 | Aa | 1.38:1 | Fail |