Slate Blue & Vanilla Dream is a vivid complementary color palette tagged modern, white. Vanilla and Space sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanilla | #FFE9A3 | rgb(255, 233, 163) | hsl(46, 100%, 82%) | oklch(93.6% 0.091 93) | |
| Ivory | #FFFBE5 | rgb(255, 251, 229) | hsl(51, 100%, 95%) | oklch(98.5% 0.029 98) | |
| Slate Blue | #5E5EA8 | rgb(94, 94, 168) | hsl(240, 30%, 51%) | oklch(51.7% 0.115 282) | |
| Space | #242348 | rgb(36, 35, 72) | hsl(242, 35%, 21%) | oklch(27.8% 0.067 282) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (21% to 95%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ivory (#FFFBE5) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Space (#242348) on #FFFBE5 gives 14.32:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Vanilla (#FFE9A3) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Slate Blue (#5E5EA8) for highlights, badges and hover states.
4 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Ivory on Space at 14.32:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Slate Blue & Vanilla Dream
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFFBE5 on #242348 | Aa | 14.32:1 | AAA |
#FFE9A3 on #242348 | Aa | 12.38:1 | AAA |
#FFFBE5 on #5E5EA8 | Aa | 5.54:1 | AA |
#FFE9A3 on #5E5EA8 | Aa | 4.79:1 | AA |
#5E5EA8 on #242348 | Aa | 2.59:1 | Fail |
#FFE9A3 on #FFFBE5 | Aa | 1.16:1 | Fail |