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#005748
#007E8C
#5A96BD
#00594CSpruce
#006D7APeacock
#528556Fern
#2786C2Steel Blue
Steel Blue & Fern Mood is a vivid dark, split color palette tagged forest, nature, cold. The hues span about 78°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce | #00594C | rgb(0, 89, 76) | hsl(171, 100%, 17%) | oklch(41.5% 0.076 178) | |
| Peacock | #006D7A | rgb(0, 109, 122) | hsl(186, 100%, 24%) | oklch(49.0% 0.084 209) | |
| Fern | #528556 | rgb(82, 133, 86) | hsl(125, 24%, 42%) | oklch(56.8% 0.090 146) | |
| Steel Blue | #2786C2 | rgb(39, 134, 194) | hsl(203, 67%, 46%) | oklch(59.5% 0.125 242) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Peacock takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 17% to 46%. Well suited to wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Steel Blue (#2786C2) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Spruce (#00594C) on #2786C2 gives 2.08:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Peacock (#006D7A) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Fern (#528556) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
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Color blindness simulation
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#006D7A
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Color-blind check: under tritanopia, Spruce and Peacock, Peacock and Fern, Fern and Steel Blue become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#00594C on #2786C2 | Aa | 2.08:1 | Fail |
#00594C on #528556 | Aa | 1.91:1 | Fail |
#006D7A on #2786C2 | Aa | 1.52:1 | Fail |
#006D7A on #528556 | Aa | 1.4:1 | Fail |
#00594C on #006D7A | Aa | 1.37:1 | Fail |
#528556 on #2786C2 | Aa | 1.09:1 | Fail |
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