#1C2541
#465D79
#5BC0BE
#FFFFFF
#0D1B2AInk
#3C5374Dusk
#5A7A9ESteel Blue
#E0E1DDAlmond
Ink & Paper is a monochromatic color palette tagged dark, tech, modern. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Ink down to Almond. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ink | #0D1B2A | rgb(13, 27, 42) | hsl(211, 53%, 11%) | oklch(21.8% 0.036 251) | |
| Dusk | #3C5374 | rgb(60, 83, 116) | hsl(215, 32%, 35%) | oklch(43.8% 0.062 257) | |
| Steel Blue | #5A7A9E | rgb(90, 122, 158) | hsl(212, 27%, 49%) | oklch(56.9% 0.067 252) | |
| Almond | #E0E1DD | rgb(224, 225, 221) | hsl(75, 6%, 87%) | oklch(90.8% 0.005 118) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Dusk takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 11% to 87%. Well suited to a SaaS landing page or dashboard.
- Background: Almond (#E0E1DD) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Ink (#0D1B2A) on #E0E1DD gives 13.24:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Dusk (#3C5374) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (5.96:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Steel Blue (#5A7A9E) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Ink on Almond at 13.24:1.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#0D1B2A
#3C5374
#5A7A9E
#E0E1DD
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#0D1B2A on #E0E1DD | Aa | 13.24:1 | AAA |
#3C5374 on #E0E1DD | Aa | 5.96:1 | AA |
#0D1B2A on #5A7A9E | Aa | 3.9:1 | AA large only |
#5A7A9E on #E0E1DD | Aa | 3.39:1 | AA large only |
#0D1B2A on #3C5374 | Aa | 2.22:1 | Fail |
#3C5374 on #5A7A9E | Aa | 1.76:1 | Fail |
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