Studio Orchid & Spruce is a complementary color palette tagged modern, dark, minimal. Near-complementary hues (about 133° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice | #E2EFEA | rgb(226, 239, 234) | hsl(157, 29%, 91%) | oklch(94.1% 0.015 171) | |
| Orchid | #CC64E0 | rgb(204, 100, 224) | hsl(290, 67%, 64%) | oklch(67.4% 0.201 321) | |
| Spruce | #385B4F | rgb(56, 91, 79) | hsl(159, 24%, 29%) | oklch(44.1% 0.045 170) | |
| Gunmetal | #1D322B | rgb(29, 50, 43) | hsl(160, 27%, 15%) | oklch(29.7% 0.030 171) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (15% to 91%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ice (#E2EFEA) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Gunmetal (#1D322B) on #E2EFEA gives 11.51:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Orchid (#CC64E0) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Spruce (#385B4F) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Ice on Gunmetal at 11.51:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Studio Orchid & Spruce
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#E2EFEA on #1D322B | Aa | 11.51:1 | AAA |
#E2EFEA on #385B4F | Aa | 6.4:1 | AA |
#CC64E0 on #1D322B | Aa | 4.19:1 | AA large only |
#E2EFEA on #CC64E0 | Aa | 2.75:1 | Fail |
#CC64E0 on #385B4F | Aa | 2.33:1 | Fail |
#385B4F on #1D322B | Aa | 1.8:1 | Fail |