What are the hex codes in the Elegant Cadet & Dove Gray palette?

The Elegant Cadet & Dove Gray color palette consists of Smoke #F9F4EE, Bone #D5DACF, Cadet #3B9E87, Dove Gray #5F6E5A.

How should I use the Elegant Cadet & Dove Gray palette on a website?

Use Smoke #F9F4EE as the background, Dove Gray #5F6E5A for text, Cadet #3B9E87 for buttons and links, and Bone #D5DACF for accents. 1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Smoke on Dove Gray at 4.97:1.

Which colors in Elegant Cadet & Dove Gray have enough contrast for text?

The highest-contrast pair is #F9F4EE on #5F6E5A with a ratio of 4.97:1, which passes WCAG AA for normal text.

#F9F4EESmoke

#D5DACFBone

#3B9E87Cadet

#5F6E5ADove Gray

Elegant Cadet & Dove Gray color palette

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Name	HEX	RGB	HSL	OKLCH
Smoke	`#F9F4EE`	`rgb(249, 244, 238)`	`hsl(33, 48%, 95%)`	`oklch(96.9% 0.010 73)`
Bone	`#D5DACF`	`rgb(213, 218, 207)`	`hsl(87, 13%, 83%)`	`oklch(88.1% 0.016 127)`
Cadet	`#3B9E87`	`rgb(59, 158, 135)`	`hsl(166, 46%, 43%)`	`oklch(63.5% 0.098 175)`
Dove Gray	`#5F6E5A`	`rgb(95, 110, 90)`	`hsl(105, 10%, 39%)`	`oklch(52.0% 0.036 138)`

Why it works and how to use it

Elegant Cadet & Dove Gray is a neutral-based color palette tagged muted, white, gray. Built almost entirely from neutrals, with Smoke (#F9F4EE) as the single point of color. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.

Two of the four colors are near-neutral, which leaves room for Cadet to lead. Lightness runs from 39% to 95%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.

Background: Smoke (#F9F4EE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
Text: Dove Gray (#5F6E5A) on #F9F4EE gives 4.97:1, passing WCAG AA.
Primary: Cadet (#3B9E87) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
Accent: Bone (#D5DACF) for highlights, badges and hover states.

1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Smoke on Dove Gray at 4.97:1.

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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

#F9F4EE

#D5DACF

#3B9E87

#5F6E5A

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

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Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors

Pair	Sample	Ratio	Level
`#F9F4EE` on `#5F6E5A`	Aa	4.97:1	AA
`#D5DACF` on `#5F6E5A`	Aa	3.82:1	AA large only
`#F9F4EE` on `#3B9E87`	Aa	2.99:1	Fail
`#D5DACF` on `#3B9E87`	Aa	2.3:1	Fail
`#3B9E87` on `#5F6E5A`	Aa	1.66:1	Fail
`#F9F4EE` on `#D5DACF`	Aa	1.3:1	Fail

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