Cornflower & Prussian Blue Muse is a monochromatic color palette tagged cold, white, blue. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Prussian Blue down to Smoke. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke | #F5F1FB | rgb(245, 241, 251) | hsl(264, 56%, 96%) | oklch(96.4% 0.014 304) | |
| Periwinkle | #C9D1F5 | rgb(201, 209, 245) | hsl(229, 69%, 87%) | oklch(86.6% 0.051 275) | |
| Cornflower | #7B92E2 | rgb(123, 146, 226) | hsl(227, 64%, 68%) | oklch(67.6% 0.122 271) | |
| Prussian Blue | #243770 | rgb(36, 55, 112) | hsl(225, 51%, 29%) | oklch(35.4% 0.101 267) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (29% to 96%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Smoke (#F5F1FB) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Prussian Blue (#243770) on #F5F1FB gives 10.16:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Periwinkle (#C9D1F5) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cornflower (#7B92E2) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Smoke on Prussian Blue at 10.16:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Cornflower & Prussian Blue Muse
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#F5F1FB on #243770 | Aa | 10.16:1 | AAA |
#C9D1F5 on #243770 | Aa | 7.5:1 | AAA |
#7B92E2 on #243770 | Aa | 3.8:1 | AA large only |
#F5F1FB on #7B92E2 | Aa | 2.67:1 | Fail |
#C9D1F5 on #7B92E2 | Aa | 1.97:1 | Fail |
#F5F1FB on #C9D1F5 | Aa | 1.35:1 | Fail |