Periwinkle & Blue Gray Field is a pastel light, split color palette tagged winter, muted, cold. The hues span about 119°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. The colors are light and airy, which suits friendly, soft-spoken brands. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Gray | #878DBE | rgb(135, 141, 190) | hsl(233, 30%, 64%) | oklch(65.7% 0.073 279) | |
| Silver | #CBB8C4 | rgb(203, 184, 196) | hsl(322, 15%, 76%) | oklch(80.2% 0.027 340) | |
| Periwinkle | #DEC3F6 | rgb(222, 195, 246) | hsl(272, 74%, 86%) | oklch(85.6% 0.075 309) | |
| Petal | #FFDBE0 | rgb(255, 219, 224) | hsl(352, 100%, 93%) | oklch(92.3% 0.040 8) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (93% down to 64% lightness). A natural fit for social media templates and gentle interfaces.
- Background: Petal (#FFDBE0) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Blue Gray (#878DBE) on #FFDBE0 gives 2.5:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Periwinkle (#DEC3F6) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Silver (#CBB8C4) 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 Periwinkle & Blue Gray Field
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 tritanopia, Periwinkle and Petal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#878DBE on #FFDBE0 | Aa | 2.5:1 | Fail |
#878DBE on #DEC3F6 | Aa | 2.01:1 | Fail |
#878DBE on #CBB8C4 | Aa | 1.7:1 | Fail |
#CBB8C4 on #FFDBE0 | Aa | 1.47:1 | Fail |
#DEC3F6 on #FFDBE0 | Aa | 1.24:1 | Fail |
#CBB8C4 on #DEC3F6 | Aa | 1.18:1 | Fail |