Cornflower & Blue Gray Sky is a vivid split color palette tagged ocean, cold, purple. The hues span about 94°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mauve | #BEB6FF | rgb(190, 182, 255) | hsl(247, 100%, 86%) | oklch(80.9% 0.102 289) | |
| Cornflower | #5596F8 | rgb(85, 150, 248) | hsl(216, 92%, 65%) | oklch(67.6% 0.160 258) | |
| Blue Gray | #0099C7 | rgb(0, 153, 199) | hsl(194, 100%, 39%) | oklch(63.8% 0.125 228) | |
| Plum | #774384 | rgb(119, 67, 132) | hsl(288, 33%, 39%) | oklch(47.2% 0.117 319) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Blue Gray takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 39% to 86%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Mauve (#BEB6FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Plum (#774384) on #BEB6FF gives 3.88:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Blue Gray (#0099C7) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cornflower (#5596F8) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Cornflower & Blue Gray Sky
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: under protanopia and deuteranopia and tritanopia, Cornflower and Blue Gray become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#BEB6FF on #774384 | Aa | 3.88:1 | AA large only |
#5596F8 on #774384 | Aa | 2.43:1 | Fail |
#0099C7 on #774384 | Aa | 2.19:1 | Fail |
#BEB6FF on #0099C7 | Aa | 1.77:1 | Fail |
#BEB6FF on #5596F8 | Aa | 1.59:1 | Fail |
#5596F8 on #0099C7 | Aa | 1.11:1 | Fail |