Bold Slate Blue & Cobalt is a vivid complementary color palette tagged space, dark, vibrant. Ink and Coral sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ink | #13084D | rgb(19, 8, 77) | hsl(250, 81%, 17%) | oklch(21.7% 0.116 278) | |
| Cobalt | #3D32AF | rgb(61, 50, 175) | hsl(245, 56%, 44%) | oklch(41.8% 0.189 278) | |
| Slate Blue | #745FF3 | rgb(116, 95, 243) | hsl(249, 86%, 66%) | oklch(58.8% 0.212 284) | |
| Coral | #FF9A6B | rgb(255, 154, 107) | hsl(19, 100%, 71%) | oklch(78.1% 0.136 45) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (71% down to 17% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Coral (#FF9A6B) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Ink (#13084D) on #FF9A6B gives 8.62:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Slate Blue (#745FF3) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cobalt (#3D32AF) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Ink on Coral at 8.62:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Bold Slate Blue & Cobalt
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#13084D on #FF9A6B | Aa | 8.62:1 | AAA |
#3D32AF on #FF9A6B | Aa | 4.44:1 | AA large only |
#13084D on #745FF3 | Aa | 4:1 | AA large only |
#745FF3 on #FF9A6B | Aa | 2.16:1 | Fail |
#3D32AF on #745FF3 | Aa | 2.06:1 | Fail |
#13084D on #3D32AF | Aa | 1.94:1 | Fail |