Dawn Patrol color palette
Dawn Patrol is a complementary color palette tagged modern. Near-complementary hues (about 168° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusk | #355070 | rgb(53, 80, 112) | hsl(213, 36%, 32%) | oklch(42.4% 0.063 253) | |
| Dusk | #6D597A | rgb(109, 89, 122) | hsl(276, 16%, 41%) | oklch(49.6% 0.057 312) | |
| Clay | #B56576 | rgb(181, 101, 118) | hsl(347, 35%, 55%) | oklch(60.2% 0.104 7) | |
| Dusty Rose | #EAAC8B | rgb(234, 172, 139) | hsl(21, 69%, 73%) | oklch(79.5% 0.086 49) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (32% to 73%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Dusty Rose (#EAAC8B) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Dusk (#355070) on #EAAC8B gives 4.25:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Clay (#B56576) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dusk (#6D597A) 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 Dawn Patrol
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, Dusk and Dusk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#355070 on #EAAC8B | Aa | 4.25:1 | AA large only |
#6D597A on #EAAC8B | Aa | 3.21:1 | AA large only |
#B56576 on #EAAC8B | Aa | 2.12:1 | Fail |
#355070 on #B56576 | Aa | 2.01:1 | Fail |
#6D597A on #B56576 | Aa | 1.51:1 | Fail |
#355070 on #6D597A | Aa | 1.33:1 | Fail |