Slate Blue & Cornflower Tale is a vivid light, analogous color palette tagged gradient, cold, purple. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Slate Blue, Cornflower, Mauve) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is cool.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slate Blue | #7767E2 | rgb(119, 103, 226) | hsl(248, 68%, 65%) | oklch(59.1% 0.180 285) | |
| Cornflower | #4C9AE4 | rgb(76, 154, 228) | hsl(209, 74%, 60%) | oklch(67.0% 0.135 249) | |
| Mauve | #CCA7FC | rgb(204, 167, 252) | hsl(266, 93%, 82%) | oklch(79.2% 0.124 304) | |
| Periwinkle | #B5CAFF | rgb(181, 202, 255) | hsl(223, 100%, 85%) | oklch(84.2% 0.078 268) |
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 (85% down to 60% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Periwinkle (#B5CAFF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Slate Blue (#7767E2) on #B5CAFF gives 2.67:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Mauve (#CCA7FC) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cornflower (#4C9AE4) 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 Blue & Cornflower Tale
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 deuteranopia, Mauve and Periwinkle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#7767E2 on #B5CAFF | Aa | 2.67:1 | Fail |
#7767E2 on #CCA7FC | Aa | 2.18:1 | Fail |
#4C9AE4 on #B5CAFF | Aa | 1.82:1 | Fail |
#4C9AE4 on #CCA7FC | Aa | 1.49:1 | Fail |
#7767E2 on #4C9AE4 | Aa | 1.46:1 | Fail |
#CCA7FC on #B5CAFF | Aa | 1.22:1 | Fail |