Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frost | #E6EAF1 | rgb(230, 234, 241) | hsl(218, 28%, 92%) | oklch(93.6% 0.010 262) | |
| Salmon | #FF706C | rgb(255, 112, 108) | hsl(2, 100%, 71%) | oklch(71.8% 0.176 24) | |
| Graphite | #4A505D | rgb(74, 80, 93) | hsl(221, 11%, 33%) | oklch(43.1% 0.023 266) | |
| Gunmetal | #272D37 | rgb(39, 45, 55) | hsl(218, 17%, 18%) | oklch(29.6% 0.020 261) |
Why it works and how to use it
Salmon & Graphite Sky is a complementary color palette tagged tech, dark, minimal. Near-complementary hues (about 144° 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.
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (92% down to 18% lightness). A natural fit for a SaaS landing page or dashboard.
- Background: Frost (#E6EAF1) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Gunmetal (#272D37) on #E6EAF1 gives 11.47:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Salmon (#FF706C) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Graphite (#4A505D) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Frost on Gunmetal at 11.47:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Salmon & Graphite 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: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Palette card

Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#E6EAF1 on #272D37 | Aa | 11.47:1 | AAA |
#E6EAF1 on #4A505D | Aa | 6.7:1 | AA |
#FF706C on #272D37 | Aa | 5.13:1 | AA |
#FF706C on #4A505D | Aa | 3:1 | AA large only |
#E6EAF1 on #FF706C | Aa | 2.24:1 | Fail |
#4A505D on #272D37 | Aa | 1.71:1 | Fail |