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#89A7BD
#9DC3ED
#DFEEFF
#4B8B92Slate
#6EA79CCadet
#8DA7C3Dusty Blue
#9ED2E8Baby Blue
Scandi Slate & Cadet color palette
Scandi Slate & Cadet is a analogous color palette tagged scandinavian, muted, cold. The hues stay within 43° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slate | #4B8B92 | rgb(75, 139, 146) | hsl(186, 32%, 43%) | oklch(59.7% 0.066 205) | |
| Cadet | #6EA79C | rgb(110, 167, 156) | hsl(168, 24%, 54%) | oklch(68.6% 0.062 181) | |
| Dusty Blue | #8DA7C3 | rgb(141, 167, 195) | hsl(211, 31%, 66%) | oklch(71.8% 0.050 250) | |
| Baby Blue | #9ED2E8 | rgb(158, 210, 232) | hsl(198, 62%, 76%) | oklch(83.5% 0.062 226) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its analogous hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (76% down to 43% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Baby Blue (#9ED2E8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Slate (#4B8B92) on #9ED2E8 gives 2.37:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Dusty Blue (#8DA7C3) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cadet (#6EA79C) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
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Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#4B8B92 on #9ED2E8 | Aa | 2.37:1 | Fail |
#6EA79C on #9ED2E8 | Aa | 1.67:1 | Fail |
#4B8B92 on #8DA7C3 | Aa | 1.56:1 | Fail |
#8DA7C3 on #9ED2E8 | Aa | 1.52:1 | Fail |
#4B8B92 on #6EA79C | Aa | 1.42:1 | Fail |
#6EA79C on #8DA7C3 | Aa | 1.1:1 | Fail |
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