Pistachio & Lavender Gray Glow is a split color palette tagged tech, minimal, gray. The hues span about 111°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is cool.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunmetal | #283342 | rgb(40, 51, 66) | hsl(215, 25%, 21%) | oklch(31.8% 0.031 256) | |
| Pistachio | #85D869 | rgb(133, 216, 105) | hsl(105, 59%, 63%) | oklch(80.4% 0.168 138) | |
| Lavender Gray | #ACC2E4 | rgb(172, 194, 228) | hsl(216, 51%, 78%) | oklch(80.9% 0.054 259) | |
| Frost | #EBF2FC | rgb(235, 242, 252) | hsl(215, 74%, 95%) | oklch(95.9% 0.015 257) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (95% down to 21% lightness). A natural fit for a SaaS landing page or dashboard.
- Background: Frost (#EBF2FC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Gunmetal (#283342) on #EBF2FC gives 11.35:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Pistachio (#85D869) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Lavender Gray (#ACC2E4) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Gunmetal on Frost at 11.35:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Pistachio & Lavender Gray Glow
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, Pistachio and Lavender Gray 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#283342 on #EBF2FC | Aa | 11.35:1 | AAA |
#283342 on #85D869 | Aa | 7.32:1 | AAA |
#283342 on #ACC2E4 | Aa | 7.06:1 | AAA |
#ACC2E4 on #EBF2FC | Aa | 1.61:1 | Fail |
#85D869 on #EBF2FC | Aa | 1.55:1 | Fail |
#85D869 on #ACC2E4 | Aa | 1.04:1 | Fail |