#A47864
#C9A58B
#E8D9CB
#F7F3EE
#5F7161Dove Gray
#6D8B74Gray
#A7C4BCAsh
#EFEAD8Eggshell
Dusty Sage is a muted split color palette tagged muted, gray. The hues span about 116°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Every color is softened, so it works well as a background system for text-heavy layouts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dove Gray | #5F7161 | rgb(95, 113, 97) | hsl(127, 9%, 41%) | oklch(52.9% 0.033 148) | |
| Gray | #6D8B74 | rgb(109, 139, 116) | hsl(134, 12%, 49%) | oklch(60.7% 0.049 152) | |
| Ash | #A7C4BC | rgb(167, 196, 188) | hsl(163, 20%, 71%) | oklch(79.6% 0.033 177) | |
| Eggshell | #EFEAD8 | rgb(239, 234, 216) | hsl(47, 42%, 89%) | oklch(93.6% 0.024 94) |
Why it works and how to use it
Two of the four colors are near-neutral, which leaves room for Ash to lead. Lightness runs from 41% to 89%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Eggshell (#EFEAD8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Dove Gray (#5F7161) on #EFEAD8 gives 4.33:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Ash (#A7C4BC) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Gray (#6D8B74) 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
#5F7161
#6D8B74
#A7C4BC
#EFEAD8
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#5F7161 on #EFEAD8 | Aa | 4.33:1 | AA large only |
#6D8B74 on #EFEAD8 | Aa | 3.12:1 | AA large only |
#5F7161 on #A7C4BC | Aa | 2.8:1 | Fail |
#6D8B74 on #A7C4BC | Aa | 2.01:1 | Fail |
#A7C4BC on #EFEAD8 | Aa | 1.55:1 | Fail |
#5F7161 on #6D8B74 | Aa | 1.39:1 | Fail |
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