Powder Blue & Stone Shore is a complementary color palette tagged skin, muted, minimal. Powder Blue and Espresso 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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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powder Blue | #B2DFD2 | rgb(178, 223, 210) | hsl(163, 41%, 79%) | oklch(86.8% 0.050 176) | |
| Stone | #859577 | rgb(133, 149, 119) | hsl(92, 12%, 53%) | oklch(64.9% 0.047 131) | |
| Cocoa | #776A4C | rgb(119, 106, 76) | hsl(42, 22%, 38%) | oklch(52.9% 0.047 87) | |
| Espresso | #41271C | rgb(65, 39, 28) | hsl(18, 40%, 18%) | oklch(30.3% 0.044 44) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Cocoa takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 18% to 79%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Powder Blue (#B2DFD2) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Espresso (#41271C) on #B2DFD2 gives 9.39:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cocoa (#776A4C) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.64:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Stone (#859577) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Powder Blue on Espresso at 9.39:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Powder Blue & Stone Shore
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#B2DFD2 on #41271C | Aa | 9.39:1 | AAA |
#859577 on #41271C | Aa | 4.28:1 | AA large only |
#B2DFD2 on #776A4C | Aa | 3.64:1 | AA large only |
#776A4C on #41271C | Aa | 2.58:1 | Fail |
#B2DFD2 on #859577 | Aa | 2.19:1 | Fail |
#859577 on #776A4C | Aa | 1.66:1 | Fail |