Lemon Baby Blue & Dusk is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged space, dark, cold. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Ink down to Ivory. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ink | #111823 | rgb(17, 24, 35) | hsl(217, 35%, 10%) | oklch(20.8% 0.024 259) | |
| Dusk | #3F506C | rgb(63, 80, 108) | hsl(217, 26%, 34%) | oklch(42.9% 0.051 260) | |
| Baby Blue | #81BBFF | rgb(129, 187, 255) | hsl(212, 100%, 75%) | oklch(77.9% 0.115 253) | |
| Ivory | #FFFAE9 | rgb(255, 250, 233) | hsl(46, 100%, 96%) | oklch(98.4% 0.023 93) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (10% to 96%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ivory (#FFFAE9) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Ink (#111823) on #FFFAE9 gives 17.05:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Baby Blue (#81BBFF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dusk (#3F506C) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Ink on Ivory at 17.05:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Lemon Baby Blue & Dusk
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#111823 on #FFFAE9 | Aa | 17.05:1 | AAA |
#111823 on #81BBFF | Aa | 8.9:1 | AAA |
#3F506C on #FFFAE9 | Aa | 7.81:1 | AAA |
#3F506C on #81BBFF | Aa | 4.07:1 | AA large only |
#111823 on #3F506C | Aa | 2.18:1 | Fail |
#81BBFF on #FFFAE9 | Aa | 1.92:1 | Fail |