Ruby Teal & Gunmetal is a analogous color palette tagged minimal, teal, white. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Teal, Glacier) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teal | #007B82 | rgb(0, 123, 130) | hsl(183, 100%, 25%) | oklch(53.1% 0.090 202) | |
| White | #FDFDFD | rgb(253, 253, 253) | hsl(0, 0%, 99%) | oklch(99.4% 0.000 0) | |
| Gunmetal | #2E3440 | rgb(46, 52, 64) | hsl(220, 16%, 22%) | oklch(32.4% 0.023 264) | |
| Glacier | #D8DEE9 | rgb(216, 222, 233) | hsl(219, 28%, 88%) | oklch(89.9% 0.016 263) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its analogous hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (99% down to 22% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: White (#FDFDFD) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Gunmetal (#2E3440) on #FDFDFD gives 12.28:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Teal (#007B82) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.97:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Glacier (#D8DEE9) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is White on Gunmetal at 12.28:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Ruby Teal & Gunmetal
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FDFDFD on #2E3440 | Aa | 12.28:1 | AAA |
#2E3440 on #D8DEE9 | Aa | 9.25:1 | AAA |
#007B82 on #FDFDFD | Aa | 4.97:1 | AA |
#007B82 on #D8DEE9 | Aa | 3.74:1 | AA large only |
#007B82 on #2E3440 | Aa | 2.47:1 | Fail |
#FDFDFD on #D8DEE9 | Aa | 1.33:1 | Fail |