Linen Lavender Gray & Pewter color palette
Linen Lavender Gray & Pewter is a analogous color palette tagged scandinavian, muted, gray. The hues stay within 53° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is cool.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice | #C9ECFF | rgb(201, 236, 255) | hsl(201, 100%, 89%) | oklch(92.4% 0.045 232) | |
| Lavender Gray | #ABBFDE | rgb(171, 191, 222) | hsl(216, 44%, 77%) | oklch(80.0% 0.049 259) | |
| Pewter | #80AA9E | rgb(128, 170, 158) | hsl(163, 20%, 58%) | oklch(70.4% 0.049 175) | |
| Gray | #808888 | rgb(128, 136, 136) | hsl(180, 3%, 52%) | oklch(62.0% 0.009 197) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (52% to 89%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ice (#C9ECFF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Gray (#808888) on #C9ECFF gives 2.92:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Lavender Gray (#ABBFDE) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Pewter (#80AA9E) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Linen Lavender Gray & Pewter
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#C9ECFF on #808888 | Aa | 2.92:1 | Fail |
#C9ECFF on #80AA9E | Aa | 2.07:1 | Fail |
#ABBFDE on #808888 | Aa | 1.94:1 | Fail |
#C9ECFF on #ABBFDE | Aa | 1.51:1 | Fail |
#80AA9E on #808888 | Aa | 1.41:1 | Fail |
#ABBFDE on #80AA9E | Aa | 1.38:1 | Fail |