Winter Fresh Journal
Winter Fresh Journal is a cool high contrast palette built with black, teal 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 #A0D2D4 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #42051D or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #00333E for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #081018;
--palette-color-2: #42051D;
--palette-color-3: #00333E;
--palette-color-4: #A0D2D4;
}Winter Fresh 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #081018 | Ink | 35 RGB pts | 0.005 | 210° |
| #42051D | Ink | 71 RGB pts | 0.014 | 336° |
| #00333E | Ink | 86 RGB pts | 0.027 | 191° |
| #A0D2D4 | Light Blue | 38 RGB pts | 0.583 | 182° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #081018 on #A0D2D4 | 11.54:1 | AAA | AAA |
| #42051D on #A0D2D4 | 9.96:1 | AAA | AAA |
| #00333E on #A0D2D4 | 8.21:1 | AAA | AAA |
| #081018 on #00333E | 1.41:1 | fail | fail |
| #42051D on #00333E | 1.21:1 | fail | fail |
| #081018 on #42051D | 1.16:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #081018 against #A0D2D4 at 11.54:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #081018 against #42051D at 1.16:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #081018 (Ink, luminance 0.005) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #A0D2D4 (Light Blue, luminance 0.583) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 154° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a broad multicolour palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #081018 on a #A0D2D4 background, and reserve #081018 for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a cool high contrast color palette with black, teal 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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