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Split-Complementary · 5 colors · April 28, 2026

Treasure & Manhattan

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Born from "Treasure & Manhattan", Treasure & Manhattan explores the elegance of one hue facing its two complementary neighbors. Within it, a space of quiet contemplation, crossed by a gentle yet readable progression.

Split-ComplementaryPrintCoolOcean
#A2EBEBCouleur 1
RGB162 235 235HSL180 65 78
#F9ECF6Couleur 2
RGB249 236 246HSL314 52 95
#E4B181Couleur 3
RGB228 177 129HSL29 65 70
#28B3B8Couleur 4
RGB40 179 184HSL182 64 44
#91698DCouleur 5
RGB145 105 141HSL306 16 49

Palette Usage Guide

Application Scenarios

Interface Design

Combine #91698d for text on #f9ecf6 background.

Emotional Impact

Born from "Treasure & Manhattan", Treasure & Manhattan explores the elegance of one hue facing its two complementary neighbors. Within it, a space of quiet contemplation, crossed by a gentle yet readable progression.

Contrast Analysis
Text on Canvas

4:1

AA Large

Secondary on Canvas

1.7:1

Fail

Accent on Base

2.4:1

Fail

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Closest matches across major brands

Average ΔE :40 (Approximate)
#A2EBEB
DMC 3811
Turquoise Vy Lt
ΔE 34
#F9ECF6
DMC 3865
Winter White
ΔE 22
#E4B181
DMC 738
Tan Very Light
ΔE 18
#28B3B8
DMC 958
Sea Green Dk
ΔE 70
#91698D
DMC 414
Steel Gray Dark
ΔE 57

Approximate sRGB matches — request a physical color card from each brand before purchasing.

Technical Specs

Developer Assets

Developer handoff assets with copyable code blocks for design systems.

CSS
:root {
  --color-couleur-1: #a2ebeb;
  --color-couleur-2: #f9ecf6;
  --color-couleur-3: #e4b181;
  --color-couleur-4: #28b3b8;
  --color-couleur-5: #91698d;
}
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'treasure-manhattan': {
  500: '#a2ebeb',
  400: '#f9ecf6',
  300: '#e4b181',
  200: '#28b3b8',
  100: '#91698d',
}
JSON
{
  "name": "Treasure & Manhattan",
  "harmony": "Split-Complementary",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Couleur 1",
      "hex": "#a2ebeb"
    },
    {
      "name": "Couleur 2",
      "hex": "#f9ecf6"
    },
    {
      "name": "Couleur 3",
      "hex": "#e4b181"
    },
    {
      "name": "Couleur 4",
      "hex": "#28b3b8"
    },
    {
      "name": "Couleur 5",
      "hex": "#91698d"
    }
  ]
}
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Contrast Ratios

Each color vs. white background

Couleur 1
White
1.34:1Fail
Black
15.62:1AAA
Couleur 2
White
1.14:1Fail
Black
18.36:1AAA
Couleur 3
White
1.93:1Fail
Black
10.9:1AAA
Couleur 4
White
2.55:1Fail
Black
8.23:1AAA
Couleur 5
White
4.56:1AA
Black
4.61:1AA
Brand Design

Identity Visuals

Icon Application
Typography Pairing

Treasure & Manhattan

The intersection of form and function reveals the palette in all its depth. Every hue is intentional, every space is a breath.

· Display · Body
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Emotional Resonance

Color Psychology

Couleur 1

Freshness & Clarity

Couleur 1 breathes the invigorating clarity of tropical waters — a pale, rich hue at the boundary of blue and green. Its clarity brings freshness and trust simultaneously — the signal of a brand that is both modern and caring.

FreshnessClarityModernityTrust
Couleur 2

Softness & Connection

Couleur 2 is a pale, balanced rose that breathes open tenderness and authentic connection. Softened and luminous, it creates an immediate emotional bond. Ideal for brands that put people and care at their center.

SoftnessConnectionTendernessHumanity
Couleur 3

Warmth & Benevolence

Couleur 3 breathes the light, rich warmth of fired clay — a shade that is both reassuring and memorable. In its lighter tones, it sheds the heaviness of saturated orange to gain accessibility and human closeness.

ClosenessWarmthBenevolenceLifestyle
Couleur 4

Depth & Mystery

Couleur 4 evokes the silent depth of the ocean floor — a medium, rich hue at the boundary of blue and green. Rare and sophisticated, it evokes a quiet wisdom and accessible mystery. It commands without aggression.

MysteryDepthWisdomSophistication
Couleur 5

Softness & Connection

Couleur 5 is a medium, muted rose that anchors open tenderness and authentic connection. Softened and luminous, it creates an immediate emotional bond. Ideal for brands that put people and care at their center.

SoftnessConnectionTendernessHumanity
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