Volt Steel Blue & Raisin is a vivid complementary color palette tagged modern, minimal, white. Near-complementary hues (about 151° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow | #FFF7F9 | rgb(255, 247, 249) | hsl(345, 100%, 98%) | oklch(98.3% 0.009 0) | |
| Ballet | #EED8E0 | rgb(238, 216, 224) | hsl(338, 39%, 89%) | oklch(90.2% 0.026 354) | |
| Steel Blue | #008FA3 | rgb(0, 143, 163) | hsl(187, 100%, 32%) | oklch(59.7% 0.104 212) | |
| Raisin | #2B1720 | rgb(43, 23, 32) | hsl(333, 30%, 13%) | oklch(23.5% 0.035 352) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Steel Blue takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 13% to 98%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Snow (#FFF7F9) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Raisin (#2B1720) on #FFF7F9 gives 15.99:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Steel Blue (#008FA3) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.65:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Ballet (#EED8E0) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Snow on Raisin at 15.99:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Volt Steel Blue & Raisin
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: under deuteranopia, Snow and Ballet become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFF7F9 on #2B1720 | Aa | 15.99:1 | AAA |
#EED8E0 on #2B1720 | Aa | 12.47:1 | AAA |
#008FA3 on #2B1720 | Aa | 4.38:1 | AA large only |
#FFF7F9 on #008FA3 | Aa | 3.65:1 | AA large only |
#EED8E0 on #008FA3 | Aa | 2.85:1 | Fail |
#FFF7F9 on #EED8E0 | Aa | 1.28:1 | Fail |