Blue Gray & Lapis Tale is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged gradient, cold, blue. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Prussian Blue down to Lavender. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is cool.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prussian Blue | #1F3650 | rgb(31, 54, 80) | hsl(212, 44%, 22%) | oklch(32.7% 0.055 253) | |
| Lapis | #426897 | rgb(66, 104, 151) | hsl(213, 39%, 43%) | oklch(51.0% 0.087 254) | |
| Blue Gray | #6CA3E5 | rgb(108, 163, 229) | hsl(213, 70%, 66%) | oklch(70.4% 0.114 254) | |
| Lavender | #D6E9FF | rgb(214, 233, 255) | hsl(212, 100%, 92%) | oklch(92.7% 0.036 252) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Blue Gray takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 22% to 92%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Lavender (#D6E9FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Prussian Blue (#1F3650) on #D6E9FF gives 9.97:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Blue Gray (#6CA3E5) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Lapis (#426897) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Prussian Blue on Lavender at 9.97:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Blue Gray & Lapis Tale
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#1F3650 on #D6E9FF | Aa | 9.97:1 | AAA |
#1F3650 on #6CA3E5 | Aa | 4.71:1 | AA |
#426897 on #D6E9FF | Aa | 4.64:1 | AA |
#426897 on #6CA3E5 | Aa | 2.19:1 | Fail |
#1F3650 on #426897 | Aa | 2.15:1 | Fail |
#6CA3E5 on #D6E9FF | Aa | 2.12:1 | Fail |