#5D6038
#9D7E6C
#7590C2
#82B0E6
#585881Dusk
#4F748DCerulean
#B69ED1Lilac
#8FB2F0Dusty Blue
Dusty Blue & Lilac Story is a analogous color palette tagged vintage, retro, muted. The hues stay within 64° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusk | #585881 | rgb(88, 88, 129) | hsl(240, 19%, 43%) | oklch(47.8% 0.066 284) | |
| Cerulean | #4F748D | rgb(79, 116, 141) | hsl(204, 28%, 43%) | oklch(54.1% 0.057 239) | |
| Lilac | #B69ED1 | rgb(182, 158, 209) | hsl(268, 36%, 72%) | oklch(73.8% 0.077 306) | |
| Dusty Blue | #8FB2F0 | rgb(143, 178, 240) | hsl(218, 76%, 75%) | oklch(76.1% 0.098 262) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Lilac takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 43% to 75%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Dusty Blue (#8FB2F0) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Dusk (#585881) on #8FB2F0 gives 3.13:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Lilac (#B69ED1) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cerulean (#4F748D) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
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#B69ED1
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Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#585881 on #8FB2F0 | Aa | 3.13:1 | AA large only |
#585881 on #B69ED1 | Aa | 2.81:1 | Fail |
#4F748D on #8FB2F0 | Aa | 2.32:1 | Fail |
#4F748D on #B69ED1 | Aa | 2.09:1 | Fail |
#585881 on #4F748D | Aa | 1.35:1 | Fail |
#B69ED1 on #8FB2F0 | Aa | 1.11:1 | Fail |
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