Lake Morning is a monochromatic color palette tagged muted, cold, minimal. All four colors sit within 23° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peacock | #2F5D62 | rgb(47, 93, 98) | hsl(186, 35%, 28%) | oklch(44.8% 0.051 205) | |
| Gray | #5E8B7E | rgb(94, 139, 126) | hsl(163, 19%, 46%) | oklch(60.0% 0.053 174) | |
| Ash | #A7C4BC | rgb(167, 196, 188) | hsl(163, 20%, 71%) | oklch(79.6% 0.033 177) | |
| Smoke | #F1F7F5 | rgb(241, 247, 245) | hsl(160, 27%, 96%) | oklch(97.1% 0.007 174) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (96% down to 28% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Smoke (#F1F7F5) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Peacock (#2F5D62) on #F1F7F5 gives 6.76:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Ash (#A7C4BC) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Gray (#5E8B7E) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Peacock on Smoke at 6.76:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Lake Morning
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#2F5D62 on #F1F7F5 | Aa | 6.76:1 | AA |
#2F5D62 on #A7C4BC | Aa | 3.93:1 | AA large only |
#5E8B7E on #F1F7F5 | Aa | 3.54:1 | AA large only |
#5E8B7E on #A7C4BC | Aa | 2.06:1 | Fail |
#2F5D62 on #5E8B7E | Aa | 1.91:1 | Fail |
#A7C4BC on #F1F7F5 | Aa | 1.72:1 | Fail |