Bold Dusty Rose & Slate is a complementary color palette tagged modern, muted, minimal. Near-complementary hues (about 179° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ink | #142532 | rgb(20, 37, 50) | hsl(206, 43%, 14%) | oklch(25.6% 0.034 243) | |
| Slate | #528494 | rgb(82, 132, 148) | hsl(195, 29%, 45%) | oklch(58.4% 0.059 220) | |
| Dusty Rose | #DE9D89 | rgb(222, 157, 137) | hsl(14, 56%, 70%) | oklch(75.4% 0.083 38) | |
| Linen | #FAF4E9 | rgb(250, 244, 233) | hsl(39, 63%, 95%) | oklch(96.9% 0.016 83) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Dusty Rose takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 14% to 95%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#FAF4E9) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Ink (#142532) on #FAF4E9 gives 14.31:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Dusty Rose (#DE9D89) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Slate (#528494) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Ink on Linen at 14.31:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Bold Dusty Rose & Slate
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#142532 on #FAF4E9 | Aa | 14.31:1 | AAA |
#142532 on #DE9D89 | Aa | 6.93:1 | AA |
#142532 on #528494 | Aa | 3.79:1 | AA large only |
#528494 on #FAF4E9 | Aa | 3.77:1 | AA large only |
#DE9D89 on #FAF4E9 | Aa | 2.06:1 | Fail |
#528494 on #DE9D89 | Aa | 1.83:1 | Fail |