Modern Orange & Peacock is a complementary color palette tagged modern, teal, orange. Near-complementary hues (about 137° 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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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 (90% down to 19% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Petal (#E8E4E6) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Peacock (#00635F) on #E8E4E6 gives 5.65:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Orange (#FBAC00) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Ash (#93CBBC) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Peacock on Petal at 5.65:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Modern Orange & Peacock
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#00635F on #E8E4E6 | Aa | 5.65:1 | AA |
#00635F on #93CBBC | Aa | 3.9:1 | AA large only |
#00635F on #FBAC00 | Aa | 3.73:1 | AA large only |
#E8E4E6 on #FBAC00 | Aa | 1.52:1 | Fail |
#93CBBC on #E8E4E6 | Aa | 1.45:1 | Fail |
#93CBBC on #FBAC00 | Aa | 1.05:1 | Fail |