#F1EFE7
#D9D4C7
#8C8A82
#2F2F2F
#3B3F49Iron
#6D7888Slate
#B4C3D7Lavender Gray
#F2EFE3Linen
Lavender Gray & Slate Shore color palette
Lavender Gray & Slate Shore is a complementary color palette tagged monochrome, minimal, gray. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron | #3B3F49 | rgb(59, 63, 73) | hsl(223, 11%, 26%) | oklch(36.8% 0.018 268) | |
| Slate | #6D7888 | rgb(109, 120, 136) | hsl(216, 11%, 48%) | oklch(56.9% 0.028 258) | |
| Lavender Gray | #B4C3D7 | rgb(180, 195, 215) | hsl(214, 30%, 77%) | oklch(81.2% 0.033 256) | |
| Linen | #F2EFE3 | rgb(242, 239, 227) | hsl(48, 37%, 92%) | oklch(95.1% 0.016 95) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (92% down to 26% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#F2EFE3) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Iron (#3B3F49) on #F2EFE3 gives 9.15:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Lavender Gray (#B4C3D7) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Slate (#6D7888) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Iron on Linen at 9.15:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#3B3F49
#6D7888
#B4C3D7
#F2EFE3
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#3B3F49 on #F2EFE3 | Aa | 9.15:1 | AAA |
#3B3F49 on #B4C3D7 | Aa | 5.88:1 | AA |
#6D7888 on #F2EFE3 | Aa | 3.89:1 | AA large only |
#6D7888 on #B4C3D7 | Aa | 2.5:1 | Fail |
#3B3F49 on #6D7888 | Aa | 2.35:1 | Fail |
#B4C3D7 on #F2EFE3 | Aa | 1.55:1 | Fail |
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