Boho Slate & Dusk is a complementary color palette tagged muted, gray, beige. Dusk and Linen sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusk | #44436E | rgb(68, 67, 110) | hsl(241, 24%, 35%) | oklch(40.4% 0.071 284) | |
| Slate | #7C75A8 | rgb(124, 117, 168) | hsl(248, 23%, 56%) | oklch(58.9% 0.077 290) | |
| Dusty Rose | #E8AEA4 | rgb(232, 174, 164) | hsl(9, 60%, 78%) | oklch(80.2% 0.070 30) | |
| Linen | #F6EFE6 | rgb(246, 239, 230) | hsl(34, 47%, 93%) | oklch(95.5% 0.014 74) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (35% to 93%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#F6EFE6) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Dusk (#44436E) on #F6EFE6 gives 8.1:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Dusty Rose (#E8AEA4) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Slate (#7C75A8) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Dusk on Linen at 8.1:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Boho Slate & Dusk
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#44436E on #F6EFE6 | Aa | 8.1:1 | AAA |
#44436E on #E8AEA4 | Aa | 4.85:1 | AA |
#7C75A8 on #F6EFE6 | Aa | 3.71:1 | AA large only |
#7C75A8 on #E8AEA4 | Aa | 2.22:1 | Fail |
#44436E on #7C75A8 | Aa | 2.18:1 | Fail |
#E8AEA4 on #F6EFE6 | Aa | 1.67:1 | Fail |