#688E79
#83B9C6
#B7D3A5
#D0D1D0
#4C7E98Steel Blue
#889CC5Dusty Blue
#C3B7E8Thistle
#B3E3E6Powder Blue
Thistle & Steel Blue Bloom color palette
Thistle & Steel Blue Bloom is a split color palette tagged scandinavian, muted, cold. The hues span about 71°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Blue | #4C7E98 | rgb(76, 126, 152) | hsl(201, 33%, 45%) | oklch(56.8% 0.067 232) | |
| Dusty Blue | #889CC5 | rgb(136, 156, 197) | hsl(220, 34%, 65%) | oklch(69.2% 0.065 264) | |
| Thistle | #C3B7E8 | rgb(195, 183, 232) | hsl(255, 52%, 81%) | oklch(80.6% 0.069 296) | |
| Powder Blue | #B3E3E6 | rgb(179, 227, 230) | hsl(184, 50%, 80%) | oklch(88.3% 0.050 201) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (81% down to 45% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Powder Blue (#B3E3E6) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Steel Blue (#4C7E98) on #B3E3E6 gives 3.17:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Thistle (#C3B7E8) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dusty Blue (#889CC5) 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
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#4C7E98
#889CC5
#C3B7E8
#B3E3E6
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#4C7E98 on #B3E3E6 | Aa | 3.17:1 | AA large only |
#4C7E98 on #C3B7E8 | Aa | 2.37:1 | Fail |
#889CC5 on #B3E3E6 | Aa | 1.98:1 | Fail |
#4C7E98 on #889CC5 | Aa | 1.6:1 | Fail |
#889CC5 on #C3B7E8 | Aa | 1.48:1 | Fail |
#C3B7E8 on #B3E3E6 | Aa | 1.34:1 | Fail |
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