Hygge Home is a pastel light, monochromatic color palette tagged scandinavian, muted, earthy. All four colors sit within 1° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. The colors are light and airy, which suits friendly, soft-spoken brands. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dove Gray | #7D6E5D | rgb(125, 110, 93) | hsl(32, 15%, 43%) | oklch(54.7% 0.032 71) | |
| Dust | #B9A990 | rgb(185, 169, 144) | hsl(37, 23%, 65%) | oklch(74.2% 0.039 79) | |
| Almond | #E7DFD3 | rgb(231, 223, 211) | hsl(36, 29%, 87%) | oklch(90.7% 0.018 78) | |
| Smoke | #F9F7F3 | rgb(249, 247, 243) | hsl(40, 33%, 96%) | oklch(97.7% 0.006 85) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (43% to 96%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Smoke (#F9F7F3) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Dove Gray (#7D6E5D) on #F9F7F3 gives 4.61:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Almond (#E7DFD3) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dust (#B9A990) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Dove Gray on Smoke at 4.61:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Hygge Home
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#7D6E5D on #F9F7F3 | Aa | 4.61:1 | AA |
#7D6E5D on #E7DFD3 | Aa | 3.73:1 | AA large only |
#7D6E5D on #B9A990 | Aa | 2.15:1 | Fail |
#B9A990 on #F9F7F3 | Aa | 2.15:1 | Fail |
#B9A990 on #E7DFD3 | Aa | 1.74:1 | Fail |
#E7DFD3 on #F9F7F3 | Aa | 1.23:1 | Fail |