Navy Pear & Slate Blue is a vivid complementary color palette tagged modern, cold. Ink and Pear sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ink | #2B0043 | rgb(43, 0, 67) | hsl(279, 100%, 13%) | oklch(22.5% 0.115 309) | |
| Slate Blue | #6A63B9 | rgb(106, 99, 185) | hsl(245, 38%, 56%) | oklch(54.7% 0.131 285) | |
| Lavender | #D9EAFF | rgb(217, 234, 255) | hsl(213, 100%, 93%) | oklch(93.1% 0.034 254) | |
| Pear | #B4D647 | rgb(180, 214, 71) | hsl(74, 64%, 56%) | oklch(82.5% 0.170 122) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (13% to 93%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Lavender (#D9EAFF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Ink (#2B0043) on #D9EAFF gives 14.5:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Pear (#B4D647) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Slate Blue (#6A63B9) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Ink on Lavender at 14.5:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Navy Pear & Slate Blue
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: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#2B0043 on #D9EAFF | Aa | 14.5:1 | AAA |
#2B0043 on #B4D647 | Aa | 10.69:1 | AAA |
#6A63B9 on #D9EAFF | Aa | 4.19:1 | AA large only |
#2B0043 on #6A63B9 | Aa | 3.46:1 | AA large only |
#6A63B9 on #B4D647 | Aa | 3.09:1 | AA large only |
#D9EAFF on #B4D647 | Aa | 1.36:1 | Fail |