Salmon & Slate Mist is a complementary color palette tagged modern, minimal, white. Frost and Salmon sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frost | #EDEFF3 | rgb(237, 239, 243) | hsl(220, 20%, 94%) | oklch(95.2% 0.006 265) | |
| Salmon | #FD7463 | rgb(253, 116, 99) | hsl(7, 97%, 69%) | oklch(71.9% 0.171 29) | |
| Slate | #707990 | rgb(112, 121, 144) | hsl(223, 13%, 50%) | oklch(57.7% 0.037 268) | |
| Raisin | #181A20 | rgb(24, 26, 32) | hsl(225, 14%, 11%) | oklch(21.8% 0.012 271) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (11% to 94%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Frost (#EDEFF3) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Raisin (#181A20) on #EDEFF3 gives 15.11:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Salmon (#FD7463) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Slate (#707990) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Frost on Raisin at 15.11:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Salmon & Slate Mist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#EDEFF3 on #181A20 | Aa | 15.11:1 | AAA |
#FD7463 on #181A20 | Aa | 6.51:1 | AA |
#707990 on #181A20 | Aa | 4:1 | AA large only |
#EDEFF3 on #707990 | Aa | 3.78:1 | AA large only |
#EDEFF3 on #FD7463 | Aa | 2.32:1 | Fail |
#FD7463 on #707990 | Aa | 1.63:1 | Fail |