Studio Blue Gray & Eggshell is a complementary color palette tagged dark, minimal, black. Near-complementary hues (about 171° 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.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licorice | #141210 | rgb(20, 18, 16) | hsl(30, 11%, 7%) | oklch(18.4% 0.005 67) | |
| Graphite | #4D4742 | rgb(77, 71, 66) | hsl(27, 8%, 28%) | oklch(40.2% 0.012 62) | |
| Blue Gray | #329BD4 | rgb(50, 155, 212) | hsl(201, 65%, 51%) | oklch(65.6% 0.126 237) | |
| Eggshell | #F2EAE2 | rgb(242, 234, 226) | hsl(30, 38%, 92%) | oklch(94.1% 0.014 68) |
Why it works and how to use it
Two of the four colors are near-neutral, which leaves room for Blue Gray to lead. Lightness runs from 7% to 92%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Eggshell (#F2EAE2) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Licorice (#141210) on #F2EAE2 gives 15.7:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Blue Gray (#329BD4) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Graphite (#4D4742) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Licorice on Eggshell at 15.7:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Studio Blue Gray & Eggshell
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#141210 on #F2EAE2 | Aa | 15.7:1 | AAA |
#4D4742 on #F2EAE2 | Aa | 7.69:1 | AAA |
#141210 on #329BD4 | Aa | 6.03:1 | AA |
#4D4742 on #329BD4 | Aa | 2.95:1 | Fail |
#329BD4 on #F2EAE2 | Aa | 2.6:1 | Fail |
#141210 on #4D4742 | Aa | 2.04:1 | Fail |