#1C2541
#465D79
#5BC0BE
#FFFFFF
#042034Ink
#3F5A74Dusk
#8FA8BDDusty Blue
#C2D8EEGlacier
Navy Dusk & Ink is a monochromatic color palette tagged dark, muted, cold. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Ink down to Glacier. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ink | #042034 | rgb(4, 32, 52) | hsl(205, 86%, 11%) | oklch(23.4% 0.051 244) | |
| Dusk | #3F5A74 | rgb(63, 90, 116) | hsl(209, 30%, 35%) | oklch(45.7% 0.054 248) | |
| Dusty Blue | #8FA8BD | rgb(143, 168, 189) | hsl(207, 26%, 65%) | oklch(72.0% 0.041 244) | |
| Glacier | #C2D8EE | rgb(194, 216, 238) | hsl(210, 56%, 85%) | oklch(87.3% 0.039 248) |
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 (85% down to 11% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Glacier (#C2D8EE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Ink (#042034) on #C2D8EE gives 11.38:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Dusk (#3F5A74) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.9:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Dusty Blue (#8FA8BD) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Ink on Glacier at 11.38:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#042034
#3F5A74
#8FA8BD
#C2D8EE
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#042034 on #C2D8EE | Aa | 11.38:1 | AAA |
#042034 on #8FA8BD | Aa | 6.74:1 | AA |
#3F5A74 on #C2D8EE | Aa | 4.9:1 | AA |
#3F5A74 on #8FA8BD | Aa | 2.91:1 | Fail |
#042034 on #3F5A74 | Aa | 2.32:1 | Fail |
#8FA8BD on #C2D8EE | Aa | 1.69:1 | Fail |
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