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.
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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
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.
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 |