Peacock & Pewter Echo is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged dark, muted, minimal. All four colors sit within 13° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is cool.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice | #D3E7F1 | rgb(211, 231, 241) | hsl(200, 52%, 89%) | oklch(91.6% 0.025 229) | |
| Pewter | #7996A6 | rgb(121, 150, 166) | hsl(201, 20%, 56%) | oklch(65.7% 0.040 232) | |
| Peacock | #00515E | rgb(0, 81, 94) | hsl(188, 100%, 18%) | oklch(40.0% 0.070 213) | |
| Obsidian | #01151A | rgb(1, 21, 26) | hsl(192, 93%, 5%) | oklch(18.1% 0.030 215) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Peacock takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 5% to 89%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ice (#D3E7F1) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#01151A) on #D3E7F1 gives 14.66:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Peacock (#00515E) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (7.04:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Pewter (#7996A6) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Ice on Obsidian at 14.66:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Peacock & Pewter Echo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#D3E7F1 on #01151A | Aa | 14.66:1 | AAA |
#D3E7F1 on #00515E | Aa | 7.04:1 | AAA |
#7996A6 on #01151A | Aa | 5.99:1 | AA |
#7996A6 on #00515E | Aa | 2.88:1 | Fail |
#D3E7F1 on #7996A6 | Aa | 2.45:1 | Fail |
#00515E on #01151A | Aa | 2.08:1 | Fail |