#F1EFE7
#D9D4C7
#8C8A82
#2F2F2F
#FFEEEELinen
#FFCECEBallet
#756760Dove Gray
#484542Graphite
Ballet & Dove Gray Path is a neutral-based color palette tagged minimal, white, gray. Built almost entirely from neutrals, with Linen (#FFEEEE) as the single point of color. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linen | #FFEEEE | rgb(255, 238, 238) | hsl(0, 100%, 97%) | oklch(96.3% 0.018 17) | |
| Ballet | #FFCECE | rgb(255, 206, 206) | hsl(0, 100%, 90%) | oklch(89.4% 0.056 18) | |
| Dove Gray | #756760 | rgb(117, 103, 96) | hsl(20, 10%, 42%) | oklch(52.5% 0.021 48) | |
| Graphite | #484542 | rgb(72, 69, 66) | hsl(30, 4%, 27%) | oklch(39.2% 0.006 68) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (27% to 97%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#FFEEEE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Graphite (#484542) on #FFEEEE gives 8.49:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Ballet (#FFCECE) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dove Gray (#756760) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Linen on Graphite at 8.49:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#FFEEEE
#FFCECE
#756760
#484542
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFEEEE on #484542 | Aa | 8.49:1 | AAA |
#FFCECE on #484542 | Aa | 6.79:1 | AA |
#FFEEEE on #756760 | Aa | 4.84:1 | AA |
#FFCECE on #756760 | Aa | 3.87:1 | AA large only |
#756760 on #484542 | Aa | 1.75:1 | Fail |
#FFEEEE on #FFCECE | Aa | 1.25:1 | Fail |
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