Hazy Shadow & Heather is a complementary color palette tagged muted, vintage, brown. Near-complementary hues (about 150° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee | #6D5B3A | rgb(109, 91, 58) | hsl(39, 31%, 33%) | oklch(48.1% 0.054 82) | |
| Dove Gray | #6F658B | rgb(111, 101, 139) | hsl(256, 16%, 47%) | oklch(53.1% 0.060 296) | |
| Shadow | #678962 | rgb(103, 137, 98) | hsl(112, 17%, 46%) | oklch(59.3% 0.070 141) | |
| Heather | #BAB3E4 | rgb(186, 179, 228) | hsl(249, 48%, 80%) | oklch(78.9% 0.069 291) |
Why it works and how to use it
Two of the four colors are near-neutral, which leaves room for Shadow to lead. Lightness runs from 33% to 80%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Heather (#BAB3E4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Coffee (#6D5B3A) on #BAB3E4 gives 3.32:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Shadow (#678962) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dove Gray (#6F658B) 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 Shadow & Heather
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, Coffee and Dove Gray, Dove Gray and Shadow 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#6D5B3A on #BAB3E4 | Aa | 3.32:1 | AA large only |
#6F658B on #BAB3E4 | Aa | 2.73:1 | Fail |
#678962 on #BAB3E4 | Aa | 2:1 | Fail |
#6D5B3A on #678962 | Aa | 1.66:1 | Fail |
#6F658B on #678962 | Aa | 1.36:1 | Fail |
#6D5B3A on #6F658B | Aa | 1.22:1 | Fail |