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#83B9C6
#B7D3A5
#D0D1D0
#ECE9F0Lavender
#A4A9C3Heather
#639DA9Cadet
#6C8397Slate
Linen Cadet & Slate color palette
Linen Cadet & Slate is a muted split color palette tagged scandinavian, muted. The hues span about 76°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Every color is softened, so it works well as a background system for text-heavy layouts. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavender | #ECE9F0 | rgb(236, 233, 240) | hsl(266, 19%, 93%) | oklch(93.8% 0.010 305) | |
| Heather | #A4A9C3 | rgb(164, 169, 195) | hsl(230, 21%, 70%) | oklch(73.9% 0.038 277) | |
| Cadet | #639DA9 | rgb(99, 157, 169) | hsl(190, 29%, 53%) | oklch(66.1% 0.063 212) | |
| Slate | #6C8397 | rgb(108, 131, 151) | hsl(208, 17%, 51%) | oklch(59.9% 0.041 245) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (51% to 93%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Lavender (#ECE9F0) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Slate (#6C8397) on #ECE9F0 gives 3.28:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Cadet (#639DA9) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Heather (#A4A9C3) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
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Color-blind check: under protanopia, Heather and Cadet 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#ECE9F0 on #6C8397 | Aa | 3.28:1 | AA large only |
#ECE9F0 on #639DA9 | Aa | 2.52:1 | Fail |
#ECE9F0 on #A4A9C3 | Aa | 1.93:1 | Fail |
#A4A9C3 on #6C8397 | Aa | 1.7:1 | Fail |
#A4A9C3 on #639DA9 | Aa | 1.31:1 | Fail |
#639DA9 on #6C8397 | Aa | 1.3:1 | Fail |
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