Bold Periwinkle & Blue Gray is a analogous color palette tagged ocean, muted, cold. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Dusk, Blue Gray, Periwinkle) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is cool.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusk | #44546C | rgb(68, 84, 108) | hsl(216, 23%, 35%) | oklch(44.2% 0.045 258) | |
| Blue Gray | #7D93BE | rgb(125, 147, 190) | hsl(220, 33%, 62%) | oklch(66.2% 0.069 264) | |
| Periwinkle | #B0C1F4 | rgb(176, 193, 244) | hsl(225, 76%, 82%) | oklch(81.6% 0.075 270) | |
| Frost | #D7F4FF | rgb(215, 244, 255) | hsl(196, 100%, 92%) | oklch(95.0% 0.034 223) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its analogous hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (92% down to 35% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Frost (#D7F4FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Dusk (#44546C) on #D7F4FF gives 6.69:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Periwinkle (#B0C1F4) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Blue Gray (#7D93BE) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Dusk on Frost at 6.69:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Bold Periwinkle & Blue Gray
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#44546C on #D7F4FF | Aa | 6.69:1 | AA |
#44546C on #B0C1F4 | Aa | 4.31:1 | AA large only |
#7D93BE on #D7F4FF | Aa | 2.69:1 | Fail |
#44546C on #7D93BE | Aa | 2.49:1 | Fail |
#7D93BE on #B0C1F4 | Aa | 1.74:1 | Fail |
#B0C1F4 on #D7F4FF | Aa | 1.55:1 | Fail |