Blush & Charcoal Dream is a vivid split color palette tagged dark, black, pink. The hues span about 110°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obsidian | #0A1024 | rgb(10, 16, 36) | hsl(226, 57%, 9%) | oklch(18.0% 0.042 269) | |
| Charcoal | #3A456B | rgb(58, 69, 107) | hsl(227, 30%, 32%) | oklch(39.9% 0.066 271) | |
| Blush | #DE4985 | rgb(222, 73, 133) | hsl(336, 69%, 58%) | oklch(62.9% 0.191 360) | |
| Lavender | #DDE3FF | rgb(221, 227, 255) | hsl(229, 100%, 93%) | oklch(92.0% 0.039 276) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (93% down to 9% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Lavender (#DDE3FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#0A1024) on #DDE3FF gives 14.84:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Blush (#DE4985) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.06:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Charcoal (#3A456B) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Obsidian on Lavender at 14.84:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Blush & Charcoal Dream
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#0A1024 on #DDE3FF | Aa | 14.84:1 | AAA |
#3A456B on #DDE3FF | Aa | 7.36:1 | AAA |
#0A1024 on #DE4985 | Aa | 4.85:1 | AA |
#DE4985 on #DDE3FF | Aa | 3.06:1 | AA large only |
#3A456B on #DE4985 | Aa | 2.41:1 | Fail |
#0A1024 on #3A456B | Aa | 2.02:1 | Fail |