#FFAFCC
#FFC8DD
#BDE0FE
#A2D2FF
#5E548EDusk
#9F86C0Blue Gray
#BE95C4Lilac
#E0B1CBThistle
Mauve Mist is a split color palette tagged muted, blue. The hues span about 77°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. 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 | #5E548E | rgb(94, 84, 142) | hsl(250, 26%, 44%) | oklch(48.2% 0.092 290) | |
| Blue Gray | #9F86C0 | rgb(159, 134, 192) | hsl(266, 32%, 64%) | oklch(66.4% 0.088 304) | |
| Lilac | #BE95C4 | rgb(190, 149, 196) | hsl(292, 28%, 68%) | oklch(72.3% 0.081 322) | |
| Thistle | #E0B1CB | rgb(224, 177, 203) | hsl(327, 43%, 79%) | oklch(81.0% 0.064 344) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (44% to 79%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Thistle (#E0B1CB) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Dusk (#5E548E) on #E0B1CB gives 3.61:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Blue Gray (#9F86C0) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Lilac (#BE95C4) 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
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A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#5E548E
#9F86C0
#BE95C4
#E0B1CB
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#5E548E on #E0B1CB | Aa | 3.61:1 | AA large only |
#5E548E on #BE95C4 | Aa | 2.64:1 | Fail |
#5E548E on #9F86C0 | Aa | 2.12:1 | Fail |
#9F86C0 on #E0B1CB | Aa | 1.7:1 | Fail |
#BE95C4 on #E0B1CB | Aa | 1.37:1 | Fail |
#9F86C0 on #BE95C4 | Aa | 1.25:1 | Fail |
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