Lavender Gray & Slate Shore color palette
Color codes click any value to copy
| 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
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.
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
Design faster with Lavender Gray & Slate Shore
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.
Palette card

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 |