Punch & Dove Gray Haze is a muted neutral-based color palette tagged modern, minimal, red. Punch is the only saturated color here, so it does all the talking against a neutral base. Every color is softened, so it works well as a background system for text-heavy layouts.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice | #E6E7E8 | rgb(230, 231, 232) | hsl(210, 4%, 91%) | oklch(92.7% 0.002 248) | |
| Punch | #D25661 | rgb(210, 86, 97) | hsl(355, 58%, 58%) | oklch(61.6% 0.157 18) | |
| Dove Gray | #687074 | rgb(104, 112, 116) | hsl(200, 5%, 43%) | oklch(54.0% 0.012 229) | |
| Licorice | #0F1112 | rgb(15, 17, 18) | hsl(200, 9%, 6%) | oklch(17.6% 0.004 229) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its neutral backbone and a strong light-to-dark ladder (91% down to 6% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ice (#E6E7E8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Licorice (#0F1112) on #E6E7E8 gives 15.29:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Punch (#D25661) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.23:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Dove Gray (#687074) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Ice on Licorice at 15.29:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Punch & Dove Gray Haze
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, Punch and Dove 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#E6E7E8 on #0F1112 | Aa | 15.29:1 | AAA |
#D25661 on #0F1112 | Aa | 4.73:1 | AA |
#E6E7E8 on #687074 | Aa | 4.08:1 | AA large only |
#687074 on #0F1112 | Aa | 3.75:1 | AA large only |
#E6E7E8 on #D25661 | Aa | 3.23:1 | AA large only |
#D25661 on #687074 | Aa | 1.26:1 | Fail |