#3C5148
#7A9B76
#C8D5B9
#F6F5EE
#4E5856Umber
#9FC9C2Ash
#A3EDE3Powder Blue
#DBFFFAFrost
Powder Blue & Ash Echo is a monochromatic color palette tagged muted, minimal, gray. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Umber down to Frost. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umber | #4E5856 | rgb(78, 88, 86) | hsl(168, 6%, 33%) | oklch(45.1% 0.013 182) | |
| Ash | #9FC9C2 | rgb(159, 201, 194) | hsl(170, 28%, 71%) | oklch(80.4% 0.045 184) | |
| Powder Blue | #A3EDE3 | rgb(163, 237, 227) | hsl(172, 67%, 78%) | oklch(89.5% 0.075 185) | |
| Frost | #DBFFFA | rgb(219, 255, 250) | hsl(172, 100%, 93%) | oklch(97.3% 0.038 186) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Powder Blue takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 33% to 93%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Frost (#DBFFFA) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Umber (#4E5856) on #DBFFFA gives 6.9:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Powder Blue (#A3EDE3) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Ash (#9FC9C2) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Umber on Frost at 6.9:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#4E5856
#9FC9C2
#A3EDE3
#DBFFFA
Color-blind check: under protanopia and deuteranopia, Powder Blue and Frost 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#4E5856 on #DBFFFA | Aa | 6.9:1 | AA |
#4E5856 on #A3EDE3 | Aa | 5.53:1 | AA |
#4E5856 on #9FC9C2 | Aa | 4.07:1 | AA large only |
#9FC9C2 on #DBFFFA | Aa | 1.7:1 | Fail |
#9FC9C2 on #A3EDE3 | Aa | 1.36:1 | Fail |
#A3EDE3 on #DBFFFA | Aa | 1.25:1 | Fail |
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