#3C5148
#7A9B76
#C8D5B9
#F6F5EE
#4B4954Graphite
#8C8599Gray
#E7CFF4Periwinkle
#F2ECF5Frost
Minimal Periwinkle & Gray is a monochromatic color palette tagged muted, minimal, gray. All four colors sit within 1° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphite | #4B4954 | rgb(75, 73, 84) | hsl(251, 7%, 31%) | oklch(41.1% 0.018 294) | |
| Gray | #8C8599 | rgb(140, 133, 153) | hsl(261, 9%, 56%) | oklch(63.0% 0.031 301) | |
| Periwinkle | #E7CFF4 | rgb(231, 207, 244) | hsl(279, 63%, 88%) | oklch(88.6% 0.056 314) | |
| Frost | #F2ECF5 | rgb(242, 236, 245) | hsl(280, 31%, 94%) | oklch(95.0% 0.014 315) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (94% down to 31% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Frost (#F2ECF5) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Graphite (#4B4954) on #F2ECF5 gives 7.6:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Periwinkle (#E7CFF4) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Gray (#8C8599) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Graphite on Frost at 7.6:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#4B4954
#8C8599
#E7CFF4
#F2ECF5
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#4B4954 on #F2ECF5 | Aa | 7.6:1 | AAA |
#4B4954 on #E7CFF4 | Aa | 6.15:1 | AA |
#8C8599 on #F2ECF5 | Aa | 3.05:1 | AA large only |
#4B4954 on #8C8599 | Aa | 2.49:1 | Fail |
#8C8599 on #E7CFF4 | Aa | 2.47:1 | Fail |
#E7CFF4 on #F2ECF5 | Aa | 1.24:1 | Fail |
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