#B22B34
#F2C14E
#2E9CA6
#F4EBD9
#12665CSpruce
#2A9D8FCadet
#E9C46ASaffron
#F7F2E4Linen
Teal & Mustard is a vivid complementary color palette tagged retro, teal, yellow. Near-complementary hues (about 130° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce | #12665C | rgb(18, 102, 92) | hsl(173, 70%, 24%) | oklch(46.1% 0.077 183) | |
| Cadet | #2A9D8F | rgb(42, 157, 143) | hsl(173, 58%, 39%) | oklch(63.0% 0.101 183) | |
| Saffron | #E9C46A | rgb(233, 196, 106) | hsl(43, 74%, 66%) | oklch(83.4% 0.117 87) | |
| Linen | #F7F2E4 | rgb(247, 242, 228) | hsl(44, 54%, 93%) | oklch(96.1% 0.019 91) |
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 (93% down to 24% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#F7F2E4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Spruce (#12665C) on #F7F2E4 gives 6.09:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Saffron (#E9C46A) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cadet (#2A9D8F) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Spruce on Linen at 6.09:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#12665C
#2A9D8F
#E9C46A
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#12665C on #F7F2E4 | Aa | 6.09:1 | AA |
#12665C on #E9C46A | Aa | 4.08:1 | AA large only |
#2A9D8F on #F7F2E4 | Aa | 2.97:1 | Fail |
#12665C on #2A9D8F | Aa | 2.05:1 | Fail |
#2A9D8F on #E9C46A | Aa | 1.99:1 | Fail |
#E9C46A on #F7F2E4 | Aa | 1.49:1 | Fail |
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