#688E79
#83B9C6
#B7D3A5
#D0D1D0
#E6C9E4Thistle
#C0AA9EMushroom
#BD8D9EDust
#887E7DGray
Fjord Dust & Thistle color palette
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.
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| Swatch | 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
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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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.
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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