#FAEAFF
#B78EE4
#855B97
#693F84
#E5E2FFLavender
#ADA8D2Heather
#6A6C87Dove Gray
#3D3C5ECharcoal
Trend Heather & Charcoal is a monochromatic color palette tagged 2026 trends, modern, muted. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Charcoal down to Lavender. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavender | #E5E2FF | rgb(229, 226, 255) | hsl(246, 100%, 94%) | oklch(92.4% 0.039 290) | |
| Heather | #ADA8D2 | rgb(173, 168, 210) | hsl(247, 32%, 74%) | oklch(75.0% 0.060 290) | |
| Dove Gray | #6A6C87 | rgb(106, 108, 135) | hsl(236, 12%, 47%) | oklch(54.0% 0.042 282) | |
| Charcoal | #3D3C5E | rgb(61, 60, 94) | hsl(242, 22%, 30%) | oklch(37.3% 0.058 285) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (94% down to 30% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Lavender (#E5E2FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Charcoal (#3D3C5E) on #E5E2FF gives 8.3:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Heather (#ADA8D2) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dove Gray (#6A6C87) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Lavender on Charcoal at 8.3:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#E5E2FF
#ADA8D2
#6A6C87
#3D3C5E
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#E5E2FF on #3D3C5E | Aa | 8.3:1 | AAA |
#ADA8D2 on #3D3C5E | Aa | 4.64:1 | AA |
#E5E2FF on #6A6C87 | Aa | 4.05:1 | AA large only |
#ADA8D2 on #6A6C87 | Aa | 2.27:1 | Fail |
#6A6C87 on #3D3C5E | Aa | 2.05:1 | Fail |
#E5E2FF on #ADA8D2 | Aa | 1.79:1 | Fail |
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