Iron & Dusk Haze is a neutral-based color palette tagged muted, minimal, white. Built almost entirely from neutrals, with Lavender (#F3EAFF) as the single point of color. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron | #403351 | rgb(64, 51, 81) | hsl(266, 23%, 26%) | oklch(34.9% 0.054 304) | |
| Dusk | #5B546B | rgb(91, 84, 107) | hsl(258, 12%, 37%) | oklch(46.1% 0.038 299) | |
| Heather | #ACA1B7 | rgb(172, 161, 183) | hsl(270, 13%, 67%) | oklch(72.5% 0.034 308) | |
| Lavender | #F3EAFF | rgb(243, 234, 255) | hsl(266, 100%, 96%) | oklch(95.0% 0.030 305) |
Why it works and how to use it
Two of the four colors are near-neutral, which leaves room for Heather to lead. Lightness runs from 26% to 96%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Lavender (#F3EAFF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Iron (#403351) on #F3EAFF gives 9.96:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Heather (#ACA1B7) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dusk (#5B546B) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Iron on Lavender at 9.96:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Iron & Dusk Haze
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#403351 on #F3EAFF | Aa | 9.96:1 | AAA |
#5B546B on #F3EAFF | Aa | 6.16:1 | AA |
#403351 on #ACA1B7 | Aa | 4.72:1 | AA |
#5B546B on #ACA1B7 | Aa | 2.92:1 | Fail |
#ACA1B7 on #F3EAFF | Aa | 2.11:1 | Fail |
#403351 on #5B546B | Aa | 1.62:1 | Fail |