Hazy Pewter & Gray is a neutral-based color palette tagged muted, gray, white. Ivory is the only saturated color here, so it does all the talking against a neutral base. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gray | #748776 | rgb(116, 135, 118) | hsl(126, 8%, 49%) | oklch(60.3% 0.034 148) | |
| Pewter | #83A28A | rgb(131, 162, 138) | hsl(134, 14%, 57%) | oklch(68.2% 0.049 152) | |
| Powder Blue | #C2E0D8 | rgb(194, 224, 216) | hsl(164, 33%, 82%) | oklch(88.3% 0.034 178) | |
| Ivory | #FFFAE9 | rgb(255, 250, 233) | hsl(46, 100%, 96%) | oklch(98.4% 0.023 93) |
Why it works and how to use it
Two of the four colors are near-neutral, which leaves room for Powder Blue to lead. Lightness runs from 49% to 96%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ivory (#FFFAE9) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Gray (#748776) on #FFFAE9 gives 3.68:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Powder Blue (#C2E0D8) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Pewter (#83A28A) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Hazy Pewter & Gray
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 deuteranopia, Gray and Pewter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#748776 on #FFFAE9 | Aa | 3.68:1 | AA large only |
#748776 on #C2E0D8 | Aa | 2.73:1 | Fail |
#83A28A on #FFFAE9 | Aa | 2.68:1 | Fail |
#83A28A on #C2E0D8 | Aa | 1.99:1 | Fail |
#748776 on #83A28A | Aa | 1.37:1 | Fail |
#C2E0D8 on #FFFAE9 | Aa | 1.34:1 | Fail |