Azure Blush & Lapis is a complementary color palette tagged dark, pink. Ink and Lavender sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (14% to 92%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Lavender (#DCEBFA) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Ink (#0B1D3A) on #DCEBFA gives 13.83:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Blush (#CD5F72) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.16:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Lapis (#2F5887) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Ink on Lavender at 13.83:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Azure Blush & Lapis
A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
Primary action SecondaryColor blindness simulation
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#0B1D3A on #DCEBFA | Aa | 13.83:1 | AAA |
#2F5887 on #DCEBFA | Aa | 6.04:1 | AA |
#0B1D3A on #CD5F72 | Aa | 4.38:1 | AA large only |
#CD5F72 on #DCEBFA | Aa | 3.16:1 | AA large only |
#0B1D3A on #2F5887 | Aa | 2.29:1 | Fail |
#2F5887 on #CD5F72 | Aa | 1.91:1 | Fail |