#F1EFE7
#D9D4C7
#8C8A82
#2F2F2F
#F5EEE6Linen
#E8DCCFBone
#C9B8A8Putty
#8C7B6EMocha
Ash Blonde color palette
Ash Blonde is a pastel light, monochromatic color palette tagged monochrome, white, gray. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Mocha down to Linen. High lightness and gentle saturation put it firmly in pastel territory. The overall temperature is warm.
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Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (49% to 93%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for social media templates and gentle interfaces.
- Background: Linen (#F5EEE6) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Mocha (#8C7B6E) on #F5EEE6 gives 3.53:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Bone (#E8DCCF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Putty (#C9B8A8) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
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A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#F5EEE6
#E8DCCF
#C9B8A8
#8C7B6E
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#F5EEE6 on #8C7B6E | Aa | 3.53:1 | AA large only |
#E8DCCF on #8C7B6E | Aa | 3.01:1 | AA large only |
#C9B8A8 on #8C7B6E | Aa | 2.11:1 | Fail |
#F5EEE6 on #C9B8A8 | Aa | 1.67:1 | Fail |
#E8DCCF on #C9B8A8 | Aa | 1.43:1 | Fail |
#F5EEE6 on #E8DCCF | Aa | 1.17:1 | Fail |
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