Steel Blue & Baby Pink Trail is a complementary color palette tagged muted, minimal, white. Near-complementary hues (about 179° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linen | #F9EDEA | rgb(249, 237, 234) | hsl(12, 56%, 95%) | oklch(95.5% 0.014 34) | |
| Baby Pink | #E8C4B8 | rgb(232, 196, 184) | hsl(15, 51%, 82%) | oklch(84.8% 0.044 39) | |
| Steel Blue | #3793AE | rgb(55, 147, 174) | hsl(194, 52%, 45%) | oklch(62.0% 0.094 221) | |
| Taupe | #4A3F3C | rgb(74, 63, 60) | hsl(13, 10%, 26%) | oklch(37.8% 0.016 36) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (26% to 95%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#F9EDEA) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Taupe (#4A3F3C) on #F9EDEA gives 8.87:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Steel Blue (#3793AE) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.08:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Baby Pink (#E8C4B8) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Linen on Taupe at 8.87:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Steel Blue & Baby Pink Trail
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#F9EDEA on #4A3F3C | Aa | 8.87:1 | AAA |
#E8C4B8 on #4A3F3C | Aa | 6.3:1 | AA |
#F9EDEA on #3793AE | Aa | 3.08:1 | AA large only |
#3793AE on #4A3F3C | Aa | 2.88:1 | Fail |
#E8C4B8 on #3793AE | Aa | 2.19:1 | Fail |
#F9EDEA on #E8C4B8 | Aa | 1.41:1 | Fail |