New Season Dove Gray & Sage is a muted neutral-based color palette tagged modern, gray. Dove Gray is the only saturated color here, so it does all the talking against a neutral base. Every color is softened, so it works well as a background system for text-heavy layouts.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dove Gray | #627D6F | rgb(98, 125, 111) | hsl(149, 12%, 44%) | oklch(56.4% 0.038 162) | |
| Sage | #99AB9E | rgb(153, 171, 158) | hsl(137, 10%, 64%) | oklch(72.3% 0.027 154) | |
| Ash | #B8C3BA | rgb(184, 195, 186) | hsl(131, 8%, 74%) | oklch(80.6% 0.017 151) | |
| Bone | #DBD9D1 | rgb(219, 217, 209) | hsl(48, 12%, 84%) | oklch(88.5% 0.011 95) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its neutral backbone and a soft light-to-dark ladder (84% down to 44% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Bone (#DBD9D1) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Dove Gray (#627D6F) on #DBD9D1 gives 3.17:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Sage (#99AB9E) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Ash (#B8C3BA) 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 New Season Dove Gray & Sage
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, Sage and Ash 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#627D6F on #DBD9D1 | Aa | 3.17:1 | AA large only |
#627D6F on #B8C3BA | Aa | 2.47:1 | Fail |
#627D6F on #99AB9E | Aa | 1.85:1 | Fail |
#99AB9E on #DBD9D1 | Aa | 1.71:1 | Fail |
#99AB9E on #B8C3BA | Aa | 1.33:1 | Fail |
#B8C3BA on #DBD9D1 | Aa | 1.29:1 | Fail |