#1B4332
#2D6A4F
#B7B7A4
#F0EFEB
#233C44Gunmetal
#497782Teal
#75B9C0Dusty Blue
#EDF8F9Smoke
Bold Dusty Blue & Teal is a monochromatic color palette tagged cold, muted, minimal. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Gunmetal down to Smoke. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunmetal | #233C44 | rgb(35, 60, 68) | hsl(195, 32%, 20%) | oklch(33.9% 0.034 220) | |
| Teal | #497782 | rgb(73, 119, 130) | hsl(192, 28%, 40%) | oklch(54.0% 0.053 215) | |
| Dusty Blue | #75B9C0 | rgb(117, 185, 192) | hsl(186, 37%, 61%) | oklch(74.3% 0.069 204) | |
| Smoke | #EDF8F9 | rgb(237, 248, 249) | hsl(185, 50%, 95%) | oklch(97.1% 0.012 203) |
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 (95% down to 20% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Smoke (#EDF8F9) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Gunmetal (#233C44) on #EDF8F9 gives 10.77:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Dusty Blue (#75B9C0) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Teal (#497782) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Gunmetal on Smoke at 10.77:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#233C44
#497782
#75B9C0
#EDF8F9
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#233C44 on #EDF8F9 | Aa | 10.77:1 | AAA |
#233C44 on #75B9C0 | Aa | 5.25:1 | AA |
#497782 on #EDF8F9 | Aa | 4.57:1 | AA |
#233C44 on #497782 | Aa | 2.36:1 | Fail |
#497782 on #75B9C0 | Aa | 2.23:1 | Fail |
#75B9C0 on #EDF8F9 | Aa | 2.05:1 | Fail |
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