True Lapis & Midnight is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged gradient, cold, blue. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Midnight down to Fog. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midnight | #00327F | rgb(0, 50, 127) | hsl(216, 100%, 25%) | oklch(34.3% 0.139 260) | |
| Lapis | #005AA8 | rgb(0, 90, 168) | hsl(208, 100%, 33%) | oklch(46.8% 0.145 253) | |
| Blue Gray | #4B9CDC | rgb(75, 156, 220) | hsl(206, 67%, 58%) | oklch(67.0% 0.124 245) | |
| Fog | #C7D6E1 | rgb(199, 214, 225) | hsl(205, 30%, 83%) | oklch(86.8% 0.022 239) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Lapis takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 25% to 83%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Fog (#C7D6E1) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Midnight (#00327F) on #C7D6E1 gives 8.02:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Lapis (#005AA8) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.67:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Blue Gray (#4B9CDC) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Midnight on Fog at 8.02:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with True Lapis & Midnight
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#00327F on #C7D6E1 | Aa | 8.02:1 | AAA |
#005AA8 on #C7D6E1 | Aa | 4.67:1 | AA |
#00327F on #4B9CDC | Aa | 4.02:1 | AA large only |
#005AA8 on #4B9CDC | Aa | 2.34:1 | Fail |
#4B9CDC on #C7D6E1 | Aa | 1.99:1 | Fail |
#00327F on #005AA8 | Aa | 1.72:1 | Fail |