Quiet Celadon & Apricot is a vivid light, complementary color palette tagged muted, minimal, white. Apricot and Umber sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linen | #FFF3EC | rgb(255, 243, 236) | hsl(22, 100%, 96%) | oklch(97.2% 0.016 53) | |
| Apricot | #FFD3BF | rgb(255, 211, 191) | hsl(19, 100%, 87%) | oklch(89.9% 0.057 46) | |
| Celadon | #92DCB1 | rgb(146, 220, 177) | hsl(145, 51%, 72%) | oklch(83.4% 0.096 158) | |
| Umber | #6E5147 | rgb(110, 81, 71) | hsl(15, 22%, 35%) | oklch(46.3% 0.042 40) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Apricot takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 35% to 96%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#FFF3EC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Umber (#6E5147) on #FFF3EC gives 6.58:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Apricot (#FFD3BF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Celadon (#92DCB1) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Linen on Umber at 6.58:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Quiet Celadon & Apricot
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 protanopia and deuteranopia, Apricot and Celadon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFF3EC on #6E5147 | Aa | 6.58:1 | AA |
#FFD3BF on #6E5147 | Aa | 5.23:1 | AA |
#92DCB1 on #6E5147 | Aa | 4.47:1 | AA large only |
#FFF3EC on #92DCB1 | Aa | 1.47:1 | Fail |
#FFF3EC on #FFD3BF | Aa | 1.26:1 | Fail |
#FFD3BF on #92DCB1 | Aa | 1.17:1 | Fail |