Glacier Steel Blue & Ash is a analogous color palette tagged muted, cold, gray. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Prussian Blue, Steel Blue, Ash) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prussian Blue | #023550 | rgb(2, 53, 80) | hsl(201, 95%, 16%) | oklch(31.3% 0.069 239) | |
| Steel Blue | #438CB6 | rgb(67, 140, 182) | hsl(202, 46%, 49%) | oklch(61.1% 0.097 237) | |
| Ash | #8AC1BF | rgb(138, 193, 191) | hsl(178, 31%, 65%) | oklch(77.2% 0.057 193) | |
| Fog | #CCD9E7 | rgb(204, 217, 231) | hsl(211, 36%, 85%) | oklch(88.0% 0.024 250) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (16% to 85%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Fog (#CCD9E7) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Prussian Blue (#023550) on #CCD9E7 gives 9:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Steel Blue (#438CB6) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Ash (#8AC1BF) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Prussian Blue on Fog at 9:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Glacier Steel Blue & Ash
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: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#023550 on #CCD9E7 | Aa | 9:1 | AAA |
#023550 on #8AC1BF | Aa | 6.43:1 | AA |
#023550 on #438CB6 | Aa | 3.48:1 | AA large only |
#438CB6 on #CCD9E7 | Aa | 2.59:1 | Fail |
#438CB6 on #8AC1BF | Aa | 1.85:1 | Fail |
#8AC1BF on #CCD9E7 | Aa | 1.4:1 | Fail |