Scarlet Cocoa & Juniper is a split color palette tagged modern, white. The hues span about 121°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cocoa | #7B5E00 | rgb(123, 94, 0) | hsl(46, 100%, 24%) | oklch(49.8% 0.102 88) | |
| Juniper | #2F695C | rgb(47, 105, 92) | hsl(167, 38%, 30%) | oklch(47.8% 0.065 177) | |
| Powder Blue | #B9DBC6 | rgb(185, 219, 198) | hsl(143, 32%, 79%) | oklch(86.1% 0.046 158) | |
| Linen | #F6F3E9 | rgb(246, 243, 233) | hsl(46, 42%, 94%) | oklch(96.4% 0.014 93) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (94% down to 24% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#F6F3E9) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Juniper (#2F695C) on #F6F3E9 gives 5.74:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Cocoa (#7B5E00) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (5.49:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Powder Blue (#B9DBC6) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Juniper on Linen at 5.74:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Scarlet Cocoa & Juniper
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#2F695C on #F6F3E9 | Aa | 5.74:1 | AA |
#7B5E00 on #F6F3E9 | Aa | 5.49:1 | AA |
#2F695C on #B9DBC6 | Aa | 4.25:1 | AA large only |
#7B5E00 on #B9DBC6 | Aa | 4.07:1 | AA large only |
#B9DBC6 on #F6F3E9 | Aa | 1.35:1 | Fail |
#7B5E00 on #2F695C | Aa | 1.04:1 | Fail |