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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
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.
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
Design faster with Ballet & Dove Gray Path
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.
Palette card

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 |