Violet Azure & Cornflower is a vivid light, monochromatic color palette tagged cold, blue, white. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Azure down to Frost. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azure | #317CF3 | rgb(49, 124, 243) | hsl(217, 89%, 57%) | oklch(60.6% 0.194 260) | |
| Cornflower | #77A3FF | rgb(119, 163, 255) | hsl(221, 100%, 73%) | oklch(72.4% 0.143 264) | |
| Periwinkle | #B5CAFF | rgb(181, 202, 255) | hsl(223, 100%, 85%) | oklch(84.2% 0.078 268) | |
| Frost | #F5EFFF | rgb(245, 239, 255) | hsl(263, 100%, 97%) | oklch(96.1% 0.022 303) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (97% down to 57% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Frost (#F5EFFF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Azure (#317CF3) on #F5EFFF gives 3.52:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Cornflower (#77A3FF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Periwinkle (#B5CAFF) 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
Design faster with Violet Azure & Cornflower
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#317CF3 on #F5EFFF | Aa | 3.52:1 | AA large only |
#317CF3 on #B5CAFF | Aa | 2.42:1 | Fail |
#77A3FF on #F5EFFF | Aa | 2.21:1 | Fail |
#317CF3 on #77A3FF | Aa | 1.6:1 | Fail |
#77A3FF on #B5CAFF | Aa | 1.52:1 | Fail |
#B5CAFF on #F5EFFF | Aa | 1.45:1 | Fail |