Bloom Slate Blue & Ash is a complementary color palette tagged minimal, gray, purple. Near-complementary hues (about 146° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunmetal | #222E1F | rgb(34, 46, 31) | hsl(108, 19%, 15%) | oklch(28.5% 0.031 139) | |
| Slate Blue | #7659D5 | rgb(118, 89, 213) | hsl(254, 60%, 59%) | oklch(55.8% 0.182 290) | |
| Ash | #ACC4A7 | rgb(172, 196, 167) | hsl(110, 20%, 71%) | oklch(79.4% 0.048 140) | |
| Ice | #E1E9E0 | rgb(225, 233, 224) | hsl(113, 17%, 90%) | oklch(92.5% 0.015 142) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (90% down to 15% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ice (#E1E9E0) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Gunmetal (#222E1F) on #E1E9E0 gives 11.45:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Slate Blue (#7659D5) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.07:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Ash (#ACC4A7) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Gunmetal on Ice at 11.45:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Bloom Slate Blue & Ash
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#222E1F on #E1E9E0 | Aa | 11.45:1 | AAA |
#222E1F on #ACC4A7 | Aa | 7.58:1 | AAA |
#7659D5 on #E1E9E0 | Aa | 4.07:1 | AA large only |
#222E1F on #7659D5 | Aa | 2.81:1 | Fail |
#7659D5 on #ACC4A7 | Aa | 2.69:1 | Fail |
#ACC4A7 on #E1E9E0 | Aa | 1.51:1 | Fail |