Sage & Charcoal Sky is a monochromatic color palette tagged muted, cold, minimal. All four colors sit within 4° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice | #D9E3E2 | rgb(217, 227, 226) | hsl(174, 15%, 87%) | oklch(90.8% 0.011 190) | |
| Powder Blue | #A7D2CB | rgb(167, 210, 203) | hsl(170, 32%, 74%) | oklch(83.1% 0.046 184) | |
| Sage | #70BAB0 | rgb(112, 186, 176) | hsl(172, 35%, 58%) | oklch(73.8% 0.076 185) | |
| Charcoal | #1D4E49 | rgb(29, 78, 73) | hsl(174, 46%, 21%) | oklch(38.9% 0.053 186) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Sage takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 21% to 87%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ice (#D9E3E2) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Charcoal (#1D4E49) on #D9E3E2 gives 7.16:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Sage (#70BAB0) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Powder Blue (#A7D2CB) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Ice on Charcoal at 7.16:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Sage & Charcoal Sky
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 deuteranopia, Ice and Powder Blue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#D9E3E2 on #1D4E49 | Aa | 7.16:1 | AAA |
#A7D2CB on #1D4E49 | Aa | 5.68:1 | AA |
#70BAB0 on #1D4E49 | Aa | 4.17:1 | AA large only |
#D9E3E2 on #70BAB0 | Aa | 1.72:1 | Fail |
#A7D2CB on #70BAB0 | Aa | 1.36:1 | Fail |
#D9E3E2 on #A7D2CB | Aa | 1.26:1 | Fail |