Peacock & Raisin Tale is a complementary color palette tagged modern, dark, muted. Putty and Peacock 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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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 (83% down to 8% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Fog (#DAD4CB) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Raisin (#002928) on #DAD4CB gives 10.58:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Peacock (#066965) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.43:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Putty (#C6B9A7) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Fog on Raisin at 10.58:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Peacock & Raisin Tale
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: under deuteranopia, Fog and Putty become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#DAD4CB on #002928 | Aa | 10.58:1 | AAA |
#C6B9A7 on #002928 | Aa | 8.09:1 | AAA |
#DAD4CB on #066965 | Aa | 4.43:1 | AA large only |
#C6B9A7 on #066965 | Aa | 3.39:1 | AA large only |
#066965 on #002928 | Aa | 2.39:1 | Fail |
#DAD4CB on #C6B9A7 | Aa | 1.31:1 | Fail |