What are the hex codes in the Fjord Dust & Thistle palette?

The Fjord Dust & Thistle color palette consists of Thistle #E6C9E4, Mushroom #C0AA9E, Dust #BD8D9E, Gray #887E7D.

How should I use the Fjord Dust & Thistle palette on a website?

Use Thistle #E6C9E4 as the background, Gray #887E7D for text, Dust #BD8D9E for buttons and links, and Mushroom #C0AA9E for accents. No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.

Which colors in Fjord Dust & Thistle have enough contrast for text?

The highest-contrast pair is #E6C9E4 on #887E7D with a ratio of 2.6:1, which does not meet WCAG AA; add a darker or lighter neutral for body text.

#E6C9E4Thistle

#C0AA9EMushroom

#BD8D9EDust

#887E7DGray

Fjord Dust & Thistle color palette

Scandinavian Muted Romantic

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Name	HEX	RGB	HSL	OKLCH
Thistle	`#E6C9E4`	`rgb(230, 201, 228)`	`hsl(304, 37%, 85%)`	`oklch(86.8% 0.048 328)`
Mushroom	`#C0AA9E`	`rgb(192, 170, 158)`	`hsl(21, 21%, 69%)`	`oklch(75.4% 0.031 50)`
Dust	`#BD8D9E`	`rgb(189, 141, 158)`	`hsl(339, 27%, 65%)`	`oklch(69.4% 0.062 356)`
Gray	`#887E7D`	`rgb(136, 126, 125)`	`hsl(5, 4%, 51%)`	`oklch(60.2% 0.012 24)`

Why it works and how to use it

Fjord Dust & Thistle is a split color palette tagged scandinavian, muted, romantic. The hues span about 77°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is warm.

It works because the lightness steps are gentle (51% to 85%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.

Background: Thistle (#E6C9E4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
Text: Gray (#887E7D) on #E6C9E4 gives 2.6:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
Primary: Dust (#BD8D9E) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
Accent: Mushroom (#C0AA9E) 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

#E6C9E4

#C0AA9E

#BD8D9E

#887E7D

Color-blind check: under protanopia, Dust and Gray become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.

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Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors

Pair	Sample	Ratio	Level
`#E6C9E4` on `#887E7D`	Aa	2.6:1	Fail
`#E6C9E4` on `#BD8D9E`	Aa	1.85:1	Fail
`#C0AA9E` on `#887E7D`	Aa	1.78:1	Fail
`#E6C9E4` on `#C0AA9E`	Aa	1.46:1	Fail
`#BD8D9E` on `#887E7D`	Aa	1.4:1	Fail
`#C0AA9E` on `#BD8D9E`	Aa	1.27:1	Fail

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