Misty Heather & Putty is a complementary color palette tagged muted, vintage, purple. Near-complementary hues (about 139° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juniper | #475C4E | rgb(71, 92, 78) | hsl(140, 13%, 32%) | oklch(45.3% 0.034 156) | |
| Heather | #BEA5CC | rgb(190, 165, 204) | hsl(278, 28%, 72%) | oklch(75.6% 0.061 313) | |
| Putty | #CCC49F | rgb(204, 196, 159) | hsl(49, 31%, 71%) | oklch(81.7% 0.051 97) | |
| Lavender Gray | #CDC3D7 | rgb(205, 195, 215) | hsl(270, 20%, 80%) | oklch(83.1% 0.030 308) |
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 (80% down to 32% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Lavender Gray (#CDC3D7) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Juniper (#475C4E) on #CDC3D7 gives 4.26:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Putty (#CCC49F) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Heather (#BEA5CC) 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 Misty Heather & Putty
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 deuteranopia and tritanopia, Heather and Lavender Gray 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#475C4E on #CDC3D7 | Aa | 4.26:1 | AA large only |
#475C4E on #CCC49F | Aa | 4.11:1 | AA large only |
#475C4E on #BEA5CC | Aa | 3.25:1 | AA large only |
#BEA5CC on #CDC3D7 | Aa | 1.31:1 | Fail |
#BEA5CC on #CCC49F | Aa | 1.27:1 | Fail |
#CCC49F on #CDC3D7 | Aa | 1.04:1 | Fail |