#3D405B
#81B29A
#F2CC8F
#F4F1DE
#4A5D7EDusk
#7F92B0Blue Gray
#D8D2C4Fog
#F1EDE4Linen
Faded Denim is a complementary color palette tagged vintage, muted, white. Dusk and Linen sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusk | #4A5D7E | rgb(74, 93, 126) | hsl(218, 26%, 39%) | oklch(47.7% 0.059 261) | |
| Blue Gray | #7F92B0 | rgb(127, 146, 176) | hsl(217, 24%, 59%) | oklch(65.6% 0.050 259) | |
| Fog | #D8D2C4 | rgb(216, 210, 196) | hsl(42, 20%, 81%) | oklch(86.5% 0.020 88) | |
| Linen | #F1EDE4 | rgb(241, 237, 228) | hsl(42, 32%, 92%) | oklch(94.7% 0.013 87) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (92% down to 39% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#F1EDE4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Dusk (#4A5D7E) on #F1EDE4 gives 5.69:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Blue Gray (#7F92B0) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Fog (#D8D2C4) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Dusk on Linen at 5.69:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#4A5D7E on #F1EDE4 | Aa | 5.69:1 | AA |
#4A5D7E on #D8D2C4 | Aa | 4.41:1 | AA large only |
#7F92B0 on #F1EDE4 | Aa | 2.71:1 | Fail |
#4A5D7E on #7F92B0 | Aa | 2.1:1 | Fail |
#7F92B0 on #D8D2C4 | Aa | 2.1:1 | Fail |
#D8D2C4 on #F1EDE4 | Aa | 1.29:1 | Fail |
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