Marigold & Slate Blue Mist is a complementary color palette tagged modern, blue, white. Dusk and Linen sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusk | #3E4F93 | rgb(62, 79, 147) | hsl(228, 41%, 41%) | oklch(44.9% 0.113 271) | |
| Slate Blue | #5467BE | rgb(84, 103, 190) | hsl(229, 45%, 54%) | oklch(54.2% 0.137 272) | |
| Marigold | #E7A03E | rgb(231, 160, 62) | hsl(35, 78%, 57%) | oklch(75.8% 0.139 71) | |
| Linen | #F5EFE4 | rgb(245, 239, 228) | hsl(39, 46%, 93%) | oklch(95.4% 0.016 83) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (93% down to 41% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#F5EFE4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Dusk (#3E4F93) on #F5EFE4 gives 6.69:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Marigold (#E7A03E) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Slate Blue (#5467BE) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Dusk on Linen at 6.69:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Marigold & Slate Blue Mist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#3E4F93 on #F5EFE4 | Aa | 6.69:1 | AA |
#5467BE on #F5EFE4 | Aa | 4.52:1 | AA |
#3E4F93 on #E7A03E | Aa | 3.46:1 | AA large only |
#5467BE on #E7A03E | Aa | 2.34:1 | Fail |
#E7A03E on #F5EFE4 | Aa | 1.93:1 | Fail |
#3E4F93 on #5467BE | Aa | 1.48:1 | Fail |