Slate Blue & Shadow Field is a complementary color palette tagged luxury, minimal, white. Linen and Raisin sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linen | #F2EEE8 | rgb(242, 238, 232) | hsl(36, 28%, 93%) | oklch(95.1% 0.009 78) | |
| Slate Blue | #8064F0 | rgb(128, 100, 240) | hsl(252, 82%, 67%) | oklch(60.4% 0.201 288) | |
| Shadow | #89795F | rgb(137, 121, 95) | hsl(37, 18%, 45%) | oklch(58.4% 0.043 80) | |
| Raisin | #2A241B | rgb(42, 36, 27) | hsl(36, 22%, 14%) | oklch(26.4% 0.018 78) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (14% to 93%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for premium branding and packaging.
- Background: Linen (#F2EEE8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Raisin (#2A241B) on #F2EEE8 gives 13.3:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Slate Blue (#8064F0) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.63:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Shadow (#89795F) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Linen on Raisin at 13.3:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Slate Blue & Shadow Field
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#F2EEE8 on #2A241B | Aa | 13.3:1 | AAA |
#F2EEE8 on #89795F | Aa | 3.66:1 | AA large only |
#8064F0 on #2A241B | Aa | 3.66:1 | AA large only |
#F2EEE8 on #8064F0 | Aa | 3.63:1 | AA large only |
#89795F on #2A241B | Aa | 3.63:1 | AA large only |
#8064F0 on #89795F | Aa | 1.01:1 | Fail |