#77838E
#9F91B2
#B3ADB1
#F0F3FF
#E8F6FFFrost
#CBD7E8Fog
#AEB8BAAsh
#6EAEA8Cadet
Scandi Cadet & Fog color palette
Scandi Cadet & Fog is a pastel light, analogous color palette tagged scandinavian, white, gray. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Fog, Cadet) give it a natural, low-tension flow. High lightness and gentle saturation put it firmly in pastel territory. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frost | #E8F6FF | rgb(232, 246, 255) | hsl(203, 100%, 95%) | oklch(96.5% 0.019 236) | |
| Fog | #CBD7E8 | rgb(203, 215, 232) | hsl(215, 39%, 85%) | oklch(87.5% 0.027 257) | |
| Ash | #AEB8BA | rgb(174, 184, 186) | hsl(190, 8%, 71%) | oklch(77.5% 0.012 211) | |
| Cadet | #6EAEA8 | rgb(110, 174, 168) | hsl(174, 28%, 56%) | oklch(70.6% 0.066 188) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (56% to 95%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for social media templates and gentle interfaces.
- Background: Frost (#E8F6FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cadet (#6EAEA8) on #E8F6FF gives 2.3:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Fog (#CBD7E8) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Ash (#AEB8BA) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
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Color blindness simulation
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Color-blind check: under protanopia and deuteranopia, Ash and Cadet 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#E8F6FF on #6EAEA8 | Aa | 2.3:1 | Fail |
#E8F6FF on #AEB8BA | Aa | 1.84:1 | Fail |
#CBD7E8 on #6EAEA8 | Aa | 1.74:1 | Fail |
#CBD7E8 on #AEB8BA | Aa | 1.39:1 | Fail |
#E8F6FF on #CBD7E8 | Aa | 1.32:1 | Fail |
#AEB8BA on #6EAEA8 | Aa | 1.25:1 | Fail |
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