Pewter & Rose is a muted neutral-based color palette tagged modern, gray, white. Built almost entirely from neutrals, with Thistle (#E6B8C2) as the single point of color. Saturation stays low across the board, giving it a calm, editorial feel. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dove Gray | #6E6E73 | rgb(110, 110, 115) | hsl(240, 2%, 44%) | oklch(54.0% 0.008 286) | |
| Dusty Blue | #A8A8AD | rgb(168, 168, 173) | hsl(240, 3%, 67%) | oklch(73.3% 0.007 286) | |
| Thistle | #E6B8C2 | rgb(230, 184, 194) | hsl(347, 48%, 81%) | oklch(82.6% 0.055 4) | |
| Smoke | #F7F4F5 | rgb(247, 244, 245) | hsl(340, 16%, 96%) | oklch(97.0% 0.003 355) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (44% to 96%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Smoke (#F7F4F5) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Dove Gray (#6E6E73) on #F7F4F5 gives 4.64:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Thistle (#E6B8C2) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dusty Blue (#A8A8AD) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Dove Gray on Smoke at 4.64:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Pewter & Rose
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, Dusty Blue and Thistle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#6E6E73 on #F7F4F5 | Aa | 4.64:1 | AA |
#6E6E73 on #E6B8C2 | Aa | 2.9:1 | Fail |
#A8A8AD on #F7F4F5 | Aa | 2.17:1 | Fail |
#6E6E73 on #A8A8AD | Aa | 2.14:1 | Fail |
#E6B8C2 on #F7F4F5 | Aa | 1.6:1 | Fail |
#A8A8AD on #E6B8C2 | Aa | 1.35:1 | Fail |