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| 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
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.
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.
Palette card

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 |