Frosted Lapis & Slate is a analogous color palette tagged cold, blue. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Glacier, Slate, Pine) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is cool.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier | #B6E3FF | rgb(182, 227, 255) | hsl(203, 100%, 86%) | oklch(89.3% 0.061 236) | |
| Slate | #478A97 | rgb(71, 138, 151) | hsl(190, 36%, 44%) | oklch(59.5% 0.071 212) | |
| Pine | #2C7069 | rgb(44, 112, 105) | hsl(174, 44%, 31%) | oklch(50.0% 0.069 186) | |
| Lapis | #2A55A3 | rgb(42, 85, 163) | hsl(219, 59%, 40%) | oklch(46.3% 0.135 261) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (31% to 86%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Glacier (#B6E3FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Lapis (#2A55A3) on #B6E3FF gives 5.27:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Pine (#2C7069) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.25:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Slate (#478A97) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Glacier on Lapis at 5.27:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Frosted Lapis & Slate
A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
Primary action SecondaryColor blindness simulation
Color-blind check: under tritanopia, Pine and Lapis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#B6E3FF on #2A55A3 | Aa | 5.27:1 | AA |
#B6E3FF on #2C7069 | Aa | 4.25:1 | AA large only |
#B6E3FF on #478A97 | Aa | 2.88:1 | Fail |
#478A97 on #2A55A3 | Aa | 1.83:1 | Fail |
#478A97 on #2C7069 | Aa | 1.47:1 | Fail |
#2C7069 on #2A55A3 | Aa | 1.24:1 | Fail |