Blue Gray & Lapis Mist is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged cold, blue, white. All four colors sit within 15° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lapis | #3A6895 | rgb(58, 104, 149) | hsl(210, 44%, 41%) | oklch(50.5% 0.088 249) | |
| Blue Gray | #50A0D0 | rgb(80, 160, 208) | hsl(203, 58%, 56%) | oklch(67.5% 0.106 238) | |
| Glacier | #BFEDFC | rgb(191, 237, 252) | hsl(195, 91%, 87%) | oklch(91.9% 0.052 220) | |
| Snow | #F4FCFF | rgb(244, 252, 255) | hsl(196, 100%, 98%) | oklch(98.6% 0.009 222) |
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 (98% down to 41% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Snow (#F4FCFF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Lapis (#3A6895) on #F4FCFF gives 5.62:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Glacier (#BFEDFC) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Blue Gray (#50A0D0) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Lapis on Snow at 5.62:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Blue Gray & Lapis Mist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#3A6895 on #F4FCFF | Aa | 5.62:1 | AA |
#3A6895 on #BFEDFC | Aa | 4.66:1 | AA |
#50A0D0 on #F4FCFF | Aa | 2.78:1 | Fail |
#50A0D0 on #BFEDFC | Aa | 2.3:1 | Fail |
#3A6895 on #50A0D0 | Aa | 2.03:1 | Fail |
#BFEDFC on #F4FCFF | Aa | 1.21:1 | Fail |