Baby Blue & Slate Field color palette
Baby Blue & Slate Field is a pastel light, analogous color palette tagged scandinavian, muted, cold. The hues stay within 68° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. The colors are light and airy, which suits friendly, soft-spoken brands. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavender | #F4E1FF | rgb(244, 225, 255) | hsl(278, 100%, 94%) | oklch(93.4% 0.045 313) | |
| Baby Blue | #ABCEF2 | rgb(171, 206, 242) | hsl(210, 73%, 81%) | oklch(83.8% 0.063 249) | |
| Heather | #B6B3CD | rgb(182, 179, 205) | hsl(247, 21%, 75%) | oklch(77.8% 0.037 291) | |
| Slate | #657299 | rgb(101, 114, 153) | hsl(225, 20%, 50%) | oklch(55.7% 0.063 270) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (50% to 94%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for social media templates and gentle interfaces.
- Background: Lavender (#F4E1FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Slate (#657299) on #F4E1FF gives 3.86:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Baby Blue (#ABCEF2) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Heather (#B6B3CD) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Baby Blue & Slate 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: under protanopia, Lavender and Baby Blue become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#F4E1FF on #657299 | Aa | 3.86:1 | AA large only |
#ABCEF2 on #657299 | Aa | 2.91:1 | Fail |
#B6B3CD on #657299 | Aa | 2.33:1 | Fail |
#F4E1FF on #B6B3CD | Aa | 1.65:1 | Fail |
#F4E1FF on #ABCEF2 | Aa | 1.33:1 | Fail |
#ABCEF2 on #B6B3CD | Aa | 1.24:1 | Fail |