Romantic Steel Blue & Pearl is a complementary color palette tagged wedding, muted, cold. Near-complementary hues (about 180° 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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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prussian Blue | #273754 | rgb(39, 55, 84) | hsl(219, 37%, 24%) | oklch(33.7% 0.056 262) | |
| Steel Blue | #52719E | rgb(82, 113, 158) | hsl(216, 32%, 47%) | oklch(54.4% 0.080 258) | |
| Pearl | #F1DDBE | rgb(241, 221, 190) | hsl(36, 65%, 85%) | oklch(90.6% 0.047 79) | |
| Snow | #FDFAF5 | rgb(253, 250, 245) | hsl(37, 67%, 98%) | oklch(98.6% 0.007 81) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (24% to 98%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for invitations and event branding.
- Background: Snow (#FDFAF5) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Prussian Blue (#273754) on #FDFAF5 gives 11.45:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Pearl (#F1DDBE) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Steel Blue (#52719E) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Prussian Blue on Snow at 11.45:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Romantic Steel Blue & Pearl
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#273754 on #FDFAF5 | Aa | 11.45:1 | AAA |
#273754 on #F1DDBE | Aa | 8.99:1 | AAA |
#52719E on #FDFAF5 | Aa | 4.79:1 | AA |
#52719E on #F1DDBE | Aa | 3.76:1 | AA large only |
#273754 on #52719E | Aa | 2.39:1 | Fail |
#F1DDBE on #FDFAF5 | Aa | 1.27:1 | Fail |