Chilled Dusk & Blue Gray is a monochromatic color palette tagged cold, blue, white. All four colors sit within 8° 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.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusk | #4F559D | rgb(79, 85, 157) | hsl(235, 33%, 46%) | oklch(48.0% 0.115 278) | |
| Blue Gray | #7486C5 | rgb(116, 134, 197) | hsl(227, 41%, 61%) | oklch(63.2% 0.097 271) | |
| Lavender Gray | #BABDE1 | rgb(186, 189, 225) | hsl(235, 39%, 81%) | oklch(80.8% 0.051 281) | |
| Frost | #F3EEF8 | rgb(243, 238, 248) | hsl(270, 42%, 95%) | oklch(95.6% 0.014 308) |
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 46% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Frost (#F3EEF8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Dusk (#4F559D) on #F3EEF8 gives 5.9:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Blue Gray (#7486C5) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.09:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Lavender Gray (#BABDE1) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Dusk on Frost at 5.9:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Chilled Dusk & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#4F559D on #F3EEF8 | Aa | 5.9:1 | AA |
#4F559D on #BABDE1 | Aa | 3.67:1 | AA large only |
#7486C5 on #F3EEF8 | Aa | 3.09:1 | AA large only |
#7486C5 on #BABDE1 | Aa | 1.92:1 | Fail |
#4F559D on #7486C5 | Aa | 1.91:1 | Fail |
#BABDE1 on #F3EEF8 | Aa | 1.61:1 | Fail |