Slate & Lavender Gray Breeze color palette
Slate & Lavender Gray Breeze is a split color palette tagged scandinavian, muted, gray. A split scheme: Lavender Gray plays against Slate across roughly 78° of hue. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavender Gray | #ABCFE0 | rgb(171, 207, 224) | hsl(199, 46%, 77%) | oklch(83.4% 0.045 228) | |
| Heather | #C0B0CA | rgb(192, 176, 202) | hsl(277, 20%, 74%) | oklch(77.9% 0.040 313) | |
| Slate | #8687A0 | rgb(134, 135, 160) | hsl(238, 12%, 58%) | oklch(63.1% 0.037 283) | |
| Slate | #5C7495 | rgb(92, 116, 149) | hsl(215, 24%, 47%) | oklch(55.3% 0.059 256) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Heather takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 47% to 77%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Lavender Gray (#ABCFE0) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Slate (#5C7495) on #ABCFE0 gives 2.9:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Heather (#C0B0CA) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Slate (#8687A0) 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
Design faster with Slate & Lavender Gray Breeze
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: under protanopia, Slate and Slate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#ABCFE0 on #5C7495 | Aa | 2.9:1 | Fail |
#C0B0CA on #5C7495 | Aa | 2.35:1 | Fail |
#ABCFE0 on #8687A0 | Aa | 2.13:1 | Fail |
#C0B0CA on #8687A0 | Aa | 1.72:1 | Fail |
#8687A0 on #5C7495 | Aa | 1.36:1 | Fail |
#ABCFE0 on #C0B0CA | Aa | 1.24:1 | Fail |