#19292F
#71838B
#EEE431
#E9F3F8
#1B242ERaisin
#D3BF00Mustard
#B7CEE9Lavender Gray
#F1F7FESmoke
Vintage Mustard & Lavender Gray is a vivid complementary color palette tagged retro, minimal, gray. Near-complementary hues (about 158° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raisin | #1B242E | rgb(27, 36, 46) | hsl(212, 26%, 14%) | oklch(25.6% 0.023 251) | |
| Mustard | #D3BF00 | rgb(211, 191, 0) | hsl(54, 100%, 41%) | oklch(79.7% 0.167 102) | |
| Lavender Gray | #B7CEE9 | rgb(183, 206, 233) | hsl(212, 53%, 82%) | oklch(84.3% 0.045 253) | |
| Smoke | #F1F7FE | rgb(241, 247, 254) | hsl(212, 87%, 97%) | oklch(97.4% 0.011 252) |
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 (97% down to 14% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Smoke (#F1F7FE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Raisin (#1B242E) on #F1F7FE gives 14.55:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Mustard (#D3BF00) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Lavender Gray (#B7CEE9) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Raisin on Smoke at 14.55:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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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.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#1B242E
#D3BF00
#B7CEE9
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#1B242E on #F1F7FE | Aa | 14.55:1 | AAA |
#1B242E on #B7CEE9 | Aa | 9.73:1 | AAA |
#1B242E on #D3BF00 | Aa | 8.38:1 | AAA |
#D3BF00 on #F1F7FE | Aa | 1.74:1 | Fail |
#B7CEE9 on #F1F7FE | Aa | 1.5:1 | Fail |
#D3BF00 on #B7CEE9 | Aa | 1.16:1 | Fail |
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