Vintage Camera is a complementary color palette tagged vintage, teal, yellow. Cadet and Saffron sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphite | #4A4E4D | rgb(74, 78, 77) | hsl(165, 3%, 30%) | oklch(42.0% 0.005 179) | |
| Cadet | #0E9AA7 | rgb(14, 154, 167) | hsl(185, 85%, 35%) | oklch(62.7% 0.105 206) | |
| Sky Blue | #8FD3D6 | rgb(143, 211, 214) | hsl(183, 46%, 70%) | oklch(82.3% 0.068 199) | |
| Saffron | #F6CD61 | rgb(246, 205, 97) | hsl(43, 89%, 67%) | oklch(86.3% 0.134 89) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (30% to 70%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Saffron (#F6CD61) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Graphite (#4A4E4D) on #F6CD61 gives 5.56:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Cadet (#0E9AA7) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Sky Blue (#8FD3D6) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Graphite on Saffron at 5.56:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Vintage Camera
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#4A4E4D on #F6CD61 | Aa | 5.56:1 | AA |
#4A4E4D on #8FD3D6 | Aa | 5.01:1 | AA |
#4A4E4D on #0E9AA7 | Aa | 2.49:1 | Fail |
#0E9AA7 on #F6CD61 | Aa | 2.23:1 | Fail |
#0E9AA7 on #8FD3D6 | Aa | 2.01:1 | Fail |
#8FD3D6 on #F6CD61 | Aa | 1.11:1 | Fail |