Baby Blue & Ink Field is a monochromatic color palette tagged dark, minimal, gray. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Ink down to Frost. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is cool.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ink | #161B22 | rgb(22, 27, 34) | hsl(215, 21%, 11%) | oklch(22.0% 0.016 257) | |
| Graphite | #484E55 | rgb(72, 78, 85) | hsl(212, 8%, 31%) | oklch(42.1% 0.014 252) | |
| Baby Blue | #9DBFFF | rgb(157, 191, 255) | hsl(219, 100%, 81%) | oklch(80.3% 0.099 263) | |
| Frost | #E6EDF3 | rgb(230, 237, 243) | hsl(208, 35%, 93%) | oklch(94.3% 0.011 244) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (93% down to 11% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Frost (#E6EDF3) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Ink (#161B22) on #E6EDF3 gives 14.64:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Baby Blue (#9DBFFF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Graphite (#484E55) for highlights, badges and hover states.
4 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Ink on Frost at 14.64:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Baby Blue & Ink Field
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#161B22 on #E6EDF3 | Aa | 14.64:1 | AAA |
#161B22 on #9DBFFF | Aa | 9.33:1 | AAA |
#484E55 on #E6EDF3 | Aa | 7.12:1 | AAA |
#484E55 on #9DBFFF | Aa | 4.54:1 | AA |
#161B22 on #484E55 | Aa | 2.06:1 | Fail |
#9DBFFF on #E6EDF3 | Aa | 1.57:1 | Fail |