What are the hex codes in the Slate & Saffron palette?

The Slate & Saffron color palette consists of Gunmetal #2E3440, Dusk #4C566A, Glacier #D8DEE9, Oat #EBCB8B.

How should I use the Slate & Saffron palette on a website?

Use Glacier #D8DEE9 as the background, Gunmetal #2E3440 for text, Oat #EBCB8B for buttons and links, and Dusk #4C566A for accents. 4 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Gunmetal on Glacier at 9.25:1.

Which colors in Slate & Saffron have enough contrast for text?

The highest-contrast pair is #2E3440 on #D8DEE9 with a ratio of 9.25:1, which passes WCAG AA for normal text.

#2E3440Gunmetal

#4C566ADusk

#D8DEE9Glacier

#EBCB8BOat

Slate & Saffron color palette

Tech Muted Minimal Gray Beige

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Name	HEX	RGB	HSL	OKLCH
Gunmetal	`#2E3440`	`rgb(46, 52, 64)`	`hsl(220, 16%, 22%)`	`oklch(32.4% 0.023 264)`
Dusk	`#4C566A`	`rgb(76, 86, 106)`	`hsl(220, 16%, 36%)`	`oklch(45.2% 0.035 264)`
Glacier	`#D8DEE9`	`rgb(216, 222, 233)`	`hsl(219, 28%, 88%)`	`oklch(89.9% 0.016 263)`
Oat	`#EBCB8B`	`rgb(235, 203, 139)`	`hsl(40, 71%, 73%)`	`oklch(85.5% 0.089 84)`

Why it works and how to use it

Slate & Saffron is a complementary color palette tagged tech, muted, minimal. Near-complementary hues (about 179° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.

The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (88% down to 22% lightness). A natural fit for a SaaS landing page or dashboard.

Background: Glacier (#D8DEE9) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
Text: Gunmetal (#2E3440) on #D8DEE9 gives 9.25:1, passing WCAG AAA.
Primary: Oat (#EBCB8B) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
Accent: Dusk (#4C566A) for highlights, badges and hover states.

4 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Gunmetal on Glacier at 9.25:1.

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Color blindness simulation

#2E3440

#4C566A

#D8DEE9

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Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.

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Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors

Pair	Sample	Ratio	Level
`#2E3440` on `#D8DEE9`	Aa	9.25:1	AAA
`#2E3440` on `#EBCB8B`	Aa	8:1	AAA
`#4C566A` on `#D8DEE9`	Aa	5.46:1	AA
`#4C566A` on `#EBCB8B`	Aa	4.72:1	AA
`#2E3440` on `#4C566A`	Aa	1.69:1	Fail
`#D8DEE9` on `#EBCB8B`	Aa	1.16:1	Fail

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