Ruby Jade & Gunmetal is a analogous color palette tagged modern, minimal, gray. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Gunmetal, Frost, Jade) give it a natural, low-tension flow. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunmetal | #2B2D42 | rgb(43, 45, 66) | hsl(235, 21%, 21%) | oklch(30.5% 0.038 280) | |
| Pewter | #8D99AE | rgb(141, 153, 174) | hsl(218, 17%, 62%) | oklch(68.0% 0.034 262) | |
| Frost | #EDF2F4 | rgb(237, 242, 244) | hsl(197, 24%, 94%) | oklch(95.8% 0.006 223) | |
| Jade | #009A7C | rgb(0, 154, 124) | hsl(168, 100%, 30%) | oklch(61.1% 0.118 172) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Jade takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 21% to 94%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Frost (#EDF2F4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Gunmetal (#2B2D42) on #EDF2F4 gives 11.95:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Jade (#009A7C) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.15:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Pewter (#8D99AE) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Gunmetal on Frost at 11.95:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Ruby Jade & Gunmetal
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, Pewter and Jade 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#2B2D42 on #EDF2F4 | Aa | 11.95:1 | AAA |
#2B2D42 on #8D99AE | Aa | 4.69:1 | AA |
#2B2D42 on #009A7C | Aa | 3.8:1 | AA large only |
#EDF2F4 on #009A7C | Aa | 3.15:1 | AA large only |
#8D99AE on #EDF2F4 | Aa | 2.55:1 | Fail |
#8D99AE on #009A7C | Aa | 1.23:1 | Fail |