Misty Ash & Pine is a split color palette tagged muted, white, gray. The hues span about 118°, 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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Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Tan takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 34% to 94%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Smoke (#EAF7EF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Pine (#3C6F56) on #EAF7EF gives 5.29:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Tan (#D9B78E) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Ash (#91CDAF) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Smoke on Pine at 5.29:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Misty Ash & Pine
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: under protanopia and deuteranopia, Ash and Tan become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#EAF7EF on #3C6F56 | Aa | 5.29:1 | AA |
#91CDAF on #3C6F56 | Aa | 3.21:1 | AA large only |
#D9B78E on #3C6F56 | Aa | 3.09:1 | AA large only |
#EAF7EF on #D9B78E | Aa | 1.71:1 | Fail |
#EAF7EF on #91CDAF | Aa | 1.65:1 | Fail |
#91CDAF on #D9B78E | Aa | 1.04:1 | Fail |