Cobalt & Slate Shore is a neutral-based color palette tagged dark, minimal, white. Built almost entirely from neutrals, with Snow (#F7FAFF) as the single point of color. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow | #F7FAFF | rgb(247, 250, 255) | hsl(218, 100%, 98%) | oklch(98.4% 0.007 261) | |
| Slate | #707C93 | rgb(112, 124, 147) | hsl(219, 14%, 51%) | oklch(58.5% 0.038 263) | |
| Cobalt | #3D31BA | rgb(61, 49, 186) | hsl(245, 58%, 46%) | oklch(42.7% 0.204 277) | |
| Licorice | #171819 | rgb(23, 24, 25) | hsl(210, 4%, 9%) | oklch(20.8% 0.003 248) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (9% to 98%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Snow (#F7FAFF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Licorice (#171819) on #F7FAFF gives 16.99:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cobalt (#3D31BA) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (8.55:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Slate (#707C93) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Snow on Licorice at 16.99:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Cobalt & Slate Shore
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#F7FAFF on #171819 | Aa | 16.99:1 | AAA |
#F7FAFF on #3D31BA | Aa | 8.55:1 | AAA |
#707C93 on #171819 | Aa | 4.23:1 | AA large only |
#F7FAFF on #707C93 | Aa | 4.02:1 | AA large only |
#707C93 on #3D31BA | Aa | 2.13:1 | Fail |
#3D31BA on #171819 | Aa | 1.99:1 | Fail |