Jade & Dusk Drift is a split color palette tagged dark, minimal, black. The hues span about 75°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is cool.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obsidian | #0E0E14 | rgb(14, 14, 20) | hsl(240, 18%, 7%) | oklch(16.7% 0.012 285) | |
| Dusk | #4A4E6A | rgb(74, 78, 106) | hsl(233, 18%, 35%) | oklch(43.2% 0.047 278) | |
| Lavender Gray | #C8CCE0 | rgb(200, 204, 224) | hsl(230, 28%, 83%) | oklch(84.8% 0.028 277) | |
| Jade | #00B974 | rgb(0, 185, 116) | hsl(158, 100%, 36%) | oklch(69.2% 0.162 158) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (7% to 83%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Lavender Gray (#C8CCE0) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#0E0E14) on #C8CCE0 gives 12.06:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Jade (#00B974) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dusk (#4A4E6A) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Obsidian on Lavender Gray at 12.06:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Jade & Dusk Drift
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#0E0E14 on #C8CCE0 | Aa | 12.06:1 | AAA |
#0E0E14 on #00B974 | Aa | 7.5:1 | AAA |
#4A4E6A on #C8CCE0 | Aa | 5.09:1 | AA |
#4A4E6A on #00B974 | Aa | 3.16:1 | AA large only |
#0E0E14 on #4A4E6A | Aa | 2.37:1 | Fail |
#C8CCE0 on #00B974 | Aa | 1.61:1 | Fail |