Vintage Fable Journal
Vintage Fable Journal is a cool balanced contrast palette built with green, mint, blue tones. Copy the HEX codes, download the palette image, save it to your collection, or open related palettes below.
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Pairing tips
Use #CDD6E1 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #489A6A or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #83C5BD for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #325434;
--palette-color-2: #489A6A;
--palette-color-3: #83C5BD;
--palette-color-4: #CDD6E1;
}Vintage Fable Journal colour names and contrast
Every value on this page is calculated from this palette's own HEX codes. The closest CSS named colour tells you what to call each shade, relative luminance shows how light or dark it truly is, and the contrast table shows which pairs are safe to set text in.
Swatch reference
| Swatch | Closest named colour | Match | Luminance | Hue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #325434 | Dark Slate Gray | 48 RGB pts | 0.073 | 124° |
| #489A6A | Medium Sea Green | 54 RGB pts | 0.255 | 145° |
| #83C5BD | Medium Aqua Marine | 55 RGB pts | 0.484 | 173° |
| #CDD6E1 | Gainsboro | 26 RGB pts | 0.665 | 213° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #325434 on #CDD6E1 | 5.83:1 | AA | AAA |
| #325434 on #83C5BD | 4.36:1 | fail | AA |
| #325434 on #489A6A | 2.49:1 | fail | fail |
| #489A6A on #CDD6E1 | 2.34:1 | fail | fail |
| #489A6A on #83C5BD | 1.75:1 | fail | fail |
| #83C5BD on #CDD6E1 | 1.34:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #325434 against #CDD6E1 at 5.83:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #83C5BD against #CDD6E1 at 1.34:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #325434 (Dark Slate Gray, luminance 0.073) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #CDD6E1 (Gainsboro, luminance 0.665) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 89° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a split-complementary palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #325434 on a #CDD6E1 background, and reserve #83C5BD for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a cool balanced contrast color palette with green, mint, blue tones.
Yes. Use the lightest color for backgrounds, deeper colors for text, and mid tones for buttons or accents. Check the contrast table above before setting body copy.
Yes. Use the copy buttons for the full palette or for a single color row.
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