#0F5C63
#2A8A8C
#9FD3CF
#F2F1EA
#B7F3EEIce
#ACD2C7Powder Blue
#3E3B3CIron
#F8BB5FSaffron
Startup Saffron & Ice color palette
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.
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| Swatch | 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
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.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
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#ACD2C7
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Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
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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