Azure Khaki & Dove Gray is a complementary color palette tagged boho, muted, minimal. Near-complementary hues (about 170° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal | #353C54 | rgb(53, 60, 84) | hsl(226, 23%, 27%) | oklch(36.0% 0.043 272) | |
| Dove Gray | #646E8E | rgb(100, 110, 142) | hsl(226, 17%, 47%) | oklch(54.2% 0.052 271) | |
| Khaki | #C6AB8C | rgb(198, 171, 140) | hsl(32, 34%, 66%) | oklch(75.7% 0.053 71) | |
| Linen | #F3EFE9 | rgb(243, 239, 233) | hsl(36, 29%, 93%) | oklch(95.4% 0.009 78) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Khaki takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 27% to 93%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#F3EFE9) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Charcoal (#353C54) on #F3EFE9 gives 9.52:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Khaki (#C6AB8C) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dove Gray (#646E8E) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Charcoal on Linen at 9.52:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Azure Khaki & Dove Gray
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#353C54 on #F3EFE9 | Aa | 9.52:1 | AAA |
#353C54 on #C6AB8C | Aa | 4.99:1 | AA |
#646E8E on #F3EFE9 | Aa | 4.4:1 | AA large only |
#646E8E on #C6AB8C | Aa | 2.31:1 | Fail |
#353C54 on #646E8E | Aa | 2.16:1 | Fail |
#C6AB8C on #F3EFE9 | Aa | 1.91:1 | Fail |