What are the hex codes in the Smoky Gray & Dusk palette?

The Smoky Gray & Dusk color palette consists of Dusk #4C5577, Gray #628B6D, Mocha #AD8178, Dust #BD9C99.

How should I use the Smoky Gray & Dusk palette on a website?

Use Dust #BD9C99 as the background, Dusk #4C5577 for text, Mocha #AD8178 for buttons and links, and Gray #628B6D for accents. No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.

Which colors in Smoky Gray & Dusk have enough contrast for text?

The highest-contrast pair is #4C5577 on #BD9C99 with a ratio of 2.92:1, which does not meet WCAG AA; add a darker or lighter neutral for body text.

#4C5577Dusk

#628B6DGray

#AD8178Mocha

#BD9C99Dust

Smoky Gray & Dusk color palette

Muted Vintage

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Name	HEX	RGB	HSL	OKLCH
Dusk	`#4C5577`	`rgb(76, 85, 119)`	`hsl(227, 22%, 38%)`	`oklch(45.6% 0.057 273)`
Gray	`#628B6D`	`rgb(98, 139, 109)`	`hsl(136, 17%, 46%)`	`oklch(59.8% 0.064 152)`
Mocha	`#AD8178`	`rgb(173, 129, 120)`	`hsl(10, 24%, 57%)`	`oklch(64.4% 0.057 32)`
Dust	`#BD9C99`	`rgb(189, 156, 153)`	`hsl(5, 21%, 67%)`	`oklch(72.2% 0.040 24)`

Why it works and how to use it

Smoky Gray & Dusk is a muted complementary color palette tagged muted, vintage. Near-complementary hues (about 143° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation stays low across the board, giving it a calm, editorial feel. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.

It works because the lightness steps are gentle (38% to 67%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.

Background: Dust (#BD9C99) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
Text: Dusk (#4C5577) on #BD9C99 gives 2.92:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
Primary: Mocha (#AD8178) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
Accent: Gray (#628B6D) for highlights, badges and hover states.

No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.

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Roles are assigned by lightness.

Color blindness simulation

#4C5577

#628B6D

#AD8178

#BD9C99

Color-blind check: under protanopia and deuteranopia, Gray and Mocha become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.

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Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors

Pair	Sample	Ratio	Level
`#4C5577` on `#BD9C99`	Aa	2.92:1	Fail
`#4C5577` on `#AD8178`	Aa	2.15:1	Fail
`#4C5577` on `#628B6D`	Aa	1.89:1	Fail
`#628B6D` on `#BD9C99`	Aa	1.54:1	Fail
`#AD8178` on `#BD9C99`	Aa	1.35:1	Fail
`#628B6D` on `#AD8178`	Aa	1.14:1	Fail

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