Scarlet Slate Blue & Indigo is a split color palette tagged cold, purple, white. The hues span about 106°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indigo | #582D79 | rgb(88, 45, 121) | hsl(274, 46%, 33%) | oklch(39.1% 0.128 308) | |
| Slate Blue | #834CAE | rgb(131, 76, 174) | hsl(274, 39%, 49%) | oklch(52.5% 0.155 308) | |
| Bone | #E8D8D0 | rgb(232, 216, 208) | hsl(20, 34%, 86%) | oklch(89.3% 0.021 48) | |
| Smoke | #F6F2EF | rgb(246, 242, 239) | hsl(26, 28%, 95%) | oklch(96.3% 0.006 60) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Slate Blue takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 33% to 95%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Smoke (#F6F2EF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Indigo (#582D79) on #F6F2EF gives 9.13:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Slate Blue (#834CAE) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (5.23:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Bone (#E8D8D0) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Indigo on Smoke at 9.13:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Scarlet Slate Blue & Indigo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#582D79 on #F6F2EF | Aa | 9.13:1 | AAA |
#582D79 on #E8D8D0 | Aa | 7.34:1 | AAA |
#834CAE on #F6F2EF | Aa | 5.23:1 | AA |
#834CAE on #E8D8D0 | Aa | 4.2:1 | AA large only |
#582D79 on #834CAE | Aa | 1.75:1 | Fail |
#E8D8D0 on #F6F2EF | Aa | 1.24:1 | Fail |