Regal Steel Blue & Dove Gray is a complementary color palette tagged luxury, minimal, gray. Near-complementary hues (about 159° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almond | #E8E3DC | rgb(232, 227, 220) | hsl(35, 21%, 89%) | oklch(91.8% 0.011 77) | |
| Steel Blue | #0092BE | rgb(0, 146, 190) | hsl(194, 100%, 37%) | oklch(61.7% 0.121 228) | |
| Dove Gray | #716757 | rgb(113, 103, 87) | hsl(37, 13%, 39%) | oklch(51.8% 0.027 80) | |
| Licorice | #140E05 | rgb(20, 14, 5) | hsl(36, 60%, 5%) | oklch(16.8% 0.021 79) |
Why it works and how to use it
Two of the four colors are near-neutral, which leaves room for Steel Blue to lead. Lightness runs from 5% to 89%. Well suited to premium branding and packaging.
- Background: Almond (#E8E3DC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Licorice (#140E05) on #E8E3DC gives 15.03:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Steel Blue (#0092BE) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dove Gray (#716757) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Almond on Licorice at 15.03:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Regal Steel Blue & Dove Gray
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: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#E8E3DC on #140E05 | Aa | 15.03:1 | AAA |
#0092BE on #140E05 | Aa | 5.35:1 | AA |
#E8E3DC on #716757 | Aa | 4.35:1 | AA large only |
#716757 on #140E05 | Aa | 3.45:1 | AA large only |
#E8E3DC on #0092BE | Aa | 2.81:1 | Fail |
#0092BE on #716757 | Aa | 1.55:1 | Fail |