#D1D2D4Fog
#B0B3B8Ash
#0C37C1Cobalt
#01030DObsidian

True Cobalt & Obsidian color palette

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True Cobalt & Obsidian is a neutral-based color palette tagged modern, dark, minimal. Cobalt is the only saturated color here, so it does all the talking against a neutral base. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is cool.

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SwatchNameHEXRGBHSLOKLCH
Fog#D1D2D4rgb(209, 210, 212)hsl(220, 3%, 83%)oklch(86.4% 0.003 265)
Ash#B0B3B8rgb(176, 179, 184)hsl(218, 5%, 71%)oklch(76.6% 0.008 261)
Cobalt#0C37C1rgb(12, 55, 193)hsl(226, 88%, 40%)oklch(42.2% 0.217 264)
Obsidian#01030Drgb(1, 3, 13)hsl(230, 86%, 3%)oklch(10.1% 0.031 264)

Why it works and how to use it

The palette holds together thanks to its neutral backbone and a strong light-to-dark ladder (83% down to 3% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.

  • Background: Fog (#D1D2D4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
  • Text: Obsidian (#01030D) on #D1D2D4 gives 13.61:1, passing WCAG AAA.
  • Primary: Cobalt (#0C37C1) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (5.95:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
  • Accent: Ash (#B0B3B8) for highlights, badges and hover states.

3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Fog on Obsidian at 13.61:1.

Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context

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Design faster with True Cobalt & Obsidian

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

#D1D2D4
#B0B3B8
#0C37C1
#01030D

Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.

Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors

PairSampleRatioLevel
#D1D2D4 on #01030DAa13.61:1AAA
#B0B3B8 on #01030DAa9.79:1AAA
#D1D2D4 on #0C37C1Aa5.95:1AA
#B0B3B8 on #0C37C1Aa4.28:1AA large only
#0C37C1 on #01030DAa2.29:1Fail
#D1D2D4 on #B0B3B8Aa1.39:1Fail

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