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#2F3A42
≈ Tempest In A Teapot
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On white
Aa
11.64:1
Passes AAA
On black
Aa
1.50:1
Fails AA
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Aa#FFFFFF(11.64:1)
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Normal vision#2F3A42
Protanopia#373A42
Deuteranopia#343842
Tritanopia#2A3C3D
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Open in scheme generator →Colors that go with Tempest In A Teapot
Tempest In A Teapot sits in the blue family. Pair it with warm accents — amber, coral or gold — to stop it feeling cold, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.
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Colour nameTempest In A Teapot#303A40ΔE 1.1CSS nameDarkslategray#2F4F4FΔE 11.6Web-safe#333333#333333ΔE 6.6
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Tempest In A Teapot — meaning & where to use it
Tempest In A Teapot is a deep, shadowy blue — it reads as trustworthy, stable and professional. It's a natural fit for corporate, tech and financial brands, and dependable UI chrome. To keep it balanced, pair it with warm accents — amber, coral or gold — to stop it feeling cold.
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