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Why it works and how to use it
Studio Citrine & Slate is a complementary color palette tagged modern, minimal, black. Near-complementary hues (about 142° 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.
With 3 chromatic colors, Citrine takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 8% to 87%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ice (#D8E2E5) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Ink (#0A1A1E) on #D8E2E5 gives 13.51:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Citrine (#EED200) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Slate (#648691) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Ink on Ice at 13.51:1.
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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.
Palette card

Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#0A1A1E on #D8E2E5 | Aa | 13.51:1 | AAA |
#0A1A1E on #EED200 | Aa | 11.75:1 | AAA |
#0A1A1E on #648691 | Aa | 4.55:1 | AA |
#648691 on #D8E2E5 | Aa | 2.97:1 | Fail |
#648691 on #EED200 | Aa | 2.58:1 | Fail |
#EED200 on #D8E2E5 | Aa | 1.15:1 | Fail |