What are the hex codes in the Startup Saffron & Ice palette?

The Startup Saffron & Ice color palette consists of Ice #B7F3EE, Powder Blue #ACD2C7, Iron #3E3B3C, Saffron #F8BB5F.

How should I use the Startup Saffron & Ice palette on a website?

Use Ice #B7F3EE as the background, Iron #3E3B3C for text, Saffron #F8BB5F for buttons and links, and Powder Blue #ACD2C7 for accents. 3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Ice on Iron at 9:1.

Which colors in Startup Saffron & Ice have enough contrast for text?

The highest-contrast pair is #B7F3EE on #3E3B3C with a ratio of 9:1, which passes WCAG AA for normal text.

#B7F3EEIce

#ACD2C7Powder Blue

#3E3B3CIron

#F8BB5FSaffron

Startup Saffron & Ice color palette

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Name	HEX	RGB	HSL	OKLCH
Ice	`#B7F3EE`	`rgb(183, 243, 238)`	`hsl(175, 71%, 84%)`	`oklch(92.2% 0.061 190)`
Powder Blue	`#ACD2C7`	`rgb(172, 210, 199)`	`hsl(163, 30%, 75%)`	`oklch(83.3% 0.043 176)`
Iron	`#3E3B3C`	`rgb(62, 59, 60)`	`hsl(340, 2%, 24%)`	`oklch(35.6% 0.004 355)`
Saffron	`#F8BB5F`	`rgb(248, 187, 95)`	`hsl(36, 92%, 67%)`	`oklch(83.0% 0.129 76)`

Why it works and how to use it

Startup Saffron & Ice is a complementary color palette tagged modern. Near-complementary hues (about 139° 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.

The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (84% down to 24% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.

Background: Ice (#B7F3EE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
Text: Iron (#3E3B3C) on #B7F3EE gives 9:1, passing WCAG AAA.
Primary: Saffron (#F8BB5F) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
Accent: Powder Blue (#ACD2C7) for highlights, badges and hover states.

3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Ice on Iron at 9:1.

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Roles are assigned by lightness.

Color blindness simulation

#B7F3EE

#ACD2C7

#3E3B3C

#F8BB5F

Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.

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Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors

Pair	Sample	Ratio	Level
`#B7F3EE` on `#3E3B3C`	Aa	9:1	AAA
`#ACD2C7` on `#3E3B3C`	Aa	6.75:1	AA
`#3E3B3C` on `#F8BB5F`	Aa	6.47:1	AA
`#B7F3EE` on `#F8BB5F`	Aa	1.39:1	Fail
`#B7F3EE` on `#ACD2C7`	Aa	1.33:1	Fail
`#ACD2C7` on `#F8BB5F`	Aa	1.04:1	Fail

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