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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunmetal | #1C2F2E | rgb(28, 47, 46) | hsl(177, 25%, 15%) | oklch(28.9% 0.025 192) | |
| Teal | #4F7F7B | rgb(79, 127, 123) | hsl(175, 23%, 40%) | oklch(56.1% 0.053 189) | |
| Apricot | #FFC582 | rgb(255, 197, 130) | hsl(32, 100%, 75%) | oklch(86.1% 0.107 70) | |
| Glacier | #D6E2E1 | rgb(214, 226, 225) | hsl(175, 17%, 86%) | oklch(90.3% 0.013 191) |
Why it works and how to use it
Modern Apricot & Teal is a complementary color palette tagged modern, minimal, gray. Near-complementary hues (about 145° 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.
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (86% down to 15% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Glacier (#D6E2E1) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Gunmetal (#1C2F2E) on #D6E2E1 gives 10.58:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Apricot (#FFC582) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Teal (#4F7F7B) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Gunmetal on Glacier at 10.58:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Modern Apricot & Teal
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.
Palette card

Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#1C2F2E on #D6E2E1 | Aa | 10.58:1 | AAA |
#1C2F2E on #FFC582 | Aa | 9.07:1 | AAA |
#4F7F7B on #D6E2E1 | Aa | 3.4:1 | AA large only |
#1C2F2E on #4F7F7B | Aa | 3.11:1 | AA large only |
#4F7F7B on #FFC582 | Aa | 2.91:1 | Fail |
#FFC582 on #D6E2E1 | Aa | 1.17:1 | Fail |