#121128Ink
#464A64Graphite
#837581Gray
#D4CBC6Fog

Dusty Ink & Graphite color palette

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Dusty Ink & Graphite is a muted monochromatic color palette tagged muted, dark, minimal. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Ink down to Fog. Saturation stays low across the board, giving it a calm, editorial feel. The overall temperature is cool.

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SwatchNameHEXRGBHSLOKLCH
Ink#121128rgb(18, 17, 40)hsl(243, 40%, 11%)oklch(19.3% 0.046 283)
Graphite#464A64rgb(70, 74, 100)hsl(232, 18%, 33%)oklch(41.6% 0.044 278)
Gray#837581rgb(131, 117, 129)hsl(309, 6%, 49%)oklch(57.9% 0.025 331)
Fog#D4CBC6rgb(212, 203, 198)hsl(21, 14%, 80%)oklch(84.8% 0.012 51)

Why it works and how to use it

The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (80% down to 11% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.

  • Background: Fog (#D4CBC6) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
  • Text: Ink (#121128) on #D4CBC6 gives 11.58:1, passing WCAG AAA.
  • Primary: Graphite (#464A64) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (5.43:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
  • Accent: Gray (#837581) for highlights, badges and hover states.

2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Ink on Fog at 11.58:1.

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Design faster with Dusty Ink & Graphite

A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.

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Roles are assigned by lightness.

Color blindness simulation

#121128
#464A64
#837581
#D4CBC6

Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.

Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors

PairSampleRatioLevel
#121128 on #D4CBC6Aa11.58:1AAA
#464A64 on #D4CBC6Aa5.43:1AA
#121128 on #837581Aa4.25:1AA large only
#837581 on #D4CBC6Aa2.73:1Fail
#121128 on #464A64Aa2.13:1Fail
#464A64 on #837581Aa1.99:1Fail

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