Lapis & Hazelnut Drift is a complementary color palette tagged boho, blue. Near-complementary hues (about 166° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lapis | #2E5499 | rgb(46, 84, 153) | hsl(219, 54%, 39%) | oklch(45.5% 0.121 261) | |
| Cadet | #659699 | rgb(101, 150, 153) | hsl(183, 20%, 50%) | oklch(63.9% 0.053 201) | |
| Hazelnut | #BF836B | rgb(191, 131, 107) | hsl(17, 40%, 58%) | oklch(66.5% 0.082 43) | |
| Latte | #D8A282 | rgb(216, 162, 130) | hsl(22, 52%, 68%) | oklch(75.5% 0.078 52) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (68% down to 39% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Latte (#D8A282) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Lapis (#2E5499) on #D8A282 gives 3.31:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Hazelnut (#BF836B) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cadet (#659699) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Lapis & Hazelnut 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: under protanopia, Cadet and Hazelnut become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#2E5499 on #D8A282 | Aa | 3.31:1 | AA large only |
#2E5499 on #BF836B | Aa | 2.35:1 | Fail |
#2E5499 on #659699 | Aa | 2.24:1 | Fail |
#659699 on #D8A282 | Aa | 1.48:1 | Fail |
#BF836B on #D8A282 | Aa | 1.41:1 | Fail |
#659699 on #BF836B | Aa | 1.05:1 | Fail |