Boho Indigo is a complementary color palette tagged boho, muted, blue. Near-complementary hues (about 172° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal | #2E3A66 | rgb(46, 58, 102) | hsl(227, 38%, 29%) | oklch(36.1% 0.078 271) | |
| Steel Blue | #5C6BA6 | rgb(92, 107, 166) | hsl(228, 29%, 51%) | oklch(54.1% 0.094 272) | |
| Latte | #D7A66B | rgb(215, 166, 107) | hsl(33, 57%, 63%) | oklch(75.8% 0.096 71) | |
| Linen | #F5EFE4 | rgb(245, 239, 228) | hsl(39, 46%, 93%) | oklch(95.4% 0.016 83) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (29% to 93%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#F5EFE4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Charcoal (#2E3A66) on #F5EFE4 gives 9.59:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Latte (#D7A66B) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Steel Blue (#5C6BA6) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Charcoal on Linen at 9.59:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Boho Indigo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#2E3A66 on #F5EFE4 | Aa | 9.59:1 | AAA |
#2E3A66 on #D7A66B | Aa | 4.99:1 | AA |
#5C6BA6 on #F5EFE4 | Aa | 4.47:1 | AA large only |
#5C6BA6 on #D7A66B | Aa | 2.33:1 | Fail |
#2E3A66 on #5C6BA6 | Aa | 2.15:1 | Fail |
#D7A66B on #F5EFE4 | Aa | 1.92:1 | Fail |