#E4DDB9
#8EBB9A
#8CA09B
#777F6C
Linen Celadon & Dusty Blue is a muted split color palette tagged scandinavian, muted, cold. The hues span about 95°, 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.
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gray | #688E79 | rgb(104, 142, 121) | hsl(147, 15%, 48%) | oklch(61.2% 0.053 160) | |
| Dusty Blue | #83B9C6 | rgb(131, 185, 198) | hsl(192, 37%, 65%) | oklch(75.3% 0.059 214) | |
| Celadon | #B7D3A5 | rgb(183, 211, 165) | hsl(97, 34%, 74%) | oklch(83.4% 0.069 133) | |
| Fog | #D0D1D0 | rgb(208, 209, 208) | hsl(120, 1%, 82%) | oklch(86.0% 0.002 146) |
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (48% to 82%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
Primary action SecondaryColor-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#688E79 on #D0D1D0 | Aa | 2.39:1 | Fail |
#688E79 on #B7D3A5 | Aa | 2.25:1 | Fail |
#688E79 on #83B9C6 | Aa | 1.7:1 | Fail |
#83B9C6 on #D0D1D0 | Aa | 1.41:1 | Fail |
#83B9C6 on #B7D3A5 | Aa | 1.32:1 | Fail |
#B7D3A5 on #D0D1D0 | Aa | 1.07:1 | Fail |