Bold Baby Blue & Raisin is a monochromatic color palette tagged minimal, white, gray. All four colors sit within 0° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke | #F3F6F7 | rgb(243, 246, 247) | hsl(195, 20%, 96%) | oklch(97.1% 0.003 220) | |
| Lavender Gray | #C0C9CE | rgb(192, 201, 206) | hsl(201, 13%, 78%) | oklch(83.0% 0.012 232) | |
| Baby Blue | #85DFFF | rgb(133, 223, 255) | hsl(196, 100%, 76%) | oklch(85.9% 0.097 223) | |
| Raisin | #1F2A2E | rgb(31, 42, 46) | hsl(196, 19%, 15%) | oklch(27.6% 0.017 222) |
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 (96% down to 15% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Smoke (#F3F6F7) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Raisin (#1F2A2E) on #F3F6F7 gives 13.53:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Baby Blue (#85DFFF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Lavender Gray (#C0C9CE) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Smoke on Raisin at 13.53:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Bold Baby Blue & Raisin
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: under protanopia and deuteranopia, Lavender Gray and Baby Blue become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#F3F6F7 on #1F2A2E | Aa | 13.53:1 | AAA |
#85DFFF on #1F2A2E | Aa | 9.8:1 | AAA |
#C0C9CE on #1F2A2E | Aa | 8.74:1 | AAA |
#F3F6F7 on #C0C9CE | Aa | 1.55:1 | Fail |
#F3F6F7 on #85DFFF | Aa | 1.38:1 | Fail |
#C0C9CE on #85DFFF | Aa | 1.12:1 | Fail |