#3E2723
#6D4C41
#A1887F
#EFEBE9
#1A2130Ink
#4A5D76Dusk
#8AA2C2Dusty Blue
#FFFAE9Ivory
Dusty Blue & Dusk Whisper is a monochromatic color palette tagged dark, muted, minimal. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Ink down to Ivory. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ink | #1A2130 | rgb(26, 33, 48) | hsl(221, 30%, 15%) | oklch(24.8% 0.030 265) | |
| Dusk | #4A5D76 | rgb(74, 93, 118) | hsl(214, 23%, 38%) | oklch(47.3% 0.047 255) | |
| Dusty Blue | #8AA2C2 | rgb(138, 162, 194) | hsl(214, 31%, 65%) | oklch(70.5% 0.054 256) | |
| Ivory | #FFFAE9 | rgb(255, 250, 233) | hsl(46, 100%, 96%) | oklch(98.4% 0.023 93) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Dusty Blue takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 15% to 96%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ivory (#FFFAE9) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Ink (#1A2130) on #FFFAE9 gives 15.41:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Dusty Blue (#8AA2C2) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dusk (#4A5D76) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Ink on Ivory at 15.41:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#1A2130
#4A5D76
#8AA2C2
#FFFAE9
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#1A2130 on #FFFAE9 | Aa | 15.41:1 | AAA |
#4A5D76 on #FFFAE9 | Aa | 6.45:1 | AA |
#1A2130 on #8AA2C2 | Aa | 6.16:1 | AA |
#4A5D76 on #8AA2C2 | Aa | 2.57:1 | Fail |
#8AA2C2 on #FFFAE9 | Aa | 2.5:1 | Fail |
#1A2130 on #4A5D76 | Aa | 2.39:1 | Fail |
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