Putty & Dove Gray Bloom is a muted neutral-based color palette tagged modern, muted, earthy. Built almost entirely from neutrals, with Putty (#D4CAAF) as the single point of color. Saturation stays low across the board, giving it a calm, editorial feel. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putty | #D4CAAF | rgb(212, 202, 175) | hsl(44, 30%, 76%) | oklch(84.0% 0.038 90) | |
| Mushroom | #B6B29A | rgb(182, 178, 154) | hsl(51, 16%, 66%) | oklch(76.0% 0.034 99) | |
| Dove Gray | #6F664F | rgb(111, 102, 79) | hsl(43, 17%, 37%) | oklch(51.2% 0.036 89) | |
| Graphite | #534F3E | rgb(83, 79, 62) | hsl(49, 14%, 28%) | oklch(42.6% 0.027 96) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (28% to 76%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Putty (#D4CAAF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Graphite (#534F3E) on #D4CAAF gives 5.03:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Dove Gray (#6F664F) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.49:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Mushroom (#B6B29A) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Putty on Graphite at 5.03:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Putty & Dove Gray Bloom
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 and tritanopia, Putty and Mushroom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#D4CAAF on #534F3E | Aa | 5.03:1 | AA |
#B6B29A on #534F3E | Aa | 3.84:1 | AA large only |
#D4CAAF on #6F664F | Aa | 3.49:1 | AA large only |
#B6B29A on #6F664F | Aa | 2.66:1 | Fail |
#6F664F on #534F3E | Aa | 1.44:1 | Fail |
#D4CAAF on #B6B29A | Aa | 1.31:1 | Fail |