Woven Periwinkle & Camel is a complementary color palette tagged boho, muted. Near-complementary hues (about 162° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Blue | #5589A4 | rgb(85, 137, 164) | hsl(201, 32%, 49%) | oklch(60.4% 0.069 232) | |
| Camel | #B59A69 | rgb(181, 154, 105) | hsl(39, 34%, 56%) | oklch(69.9% 0.073 82) | |
| Putty | #D8C497 | rgb(216, 196, 151) | hsl(42, 45%, 72%) | oklch(82.6% 0.064 87) | |
| Periwinkle | #CDC3FF | rgb(205, 195, 255) | hsl(250, 100%, 88%) | oklch(84.6% 0.083 292) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (49% to 88%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Periwinkle (#CDC3FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Steel Blue (#5589A4) on #CDC3FF gives 2.34:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Putty (#D8C497) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Camel (#B59A69) 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 Woven Periwinkle & Camel
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: under tritanopia, Putty and Periwinkle become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#5589A4 on #CDC3FF | Aa | 2.34:1 | Fail |
#5589A4 on #D8C497 | Aa | 2.23:1 | Fail |
#B59A69 on #CDC3FF | Aa | 1.65:1 | Fail |
#B59A69 on #D8C497 | Aa | 1.57:1 | Fail |
#5589A4 on #B59A69 | Aa | 1.42:1 | Fail |
#D8C497 on #CDC3FF | Aa | 1.05:1 | Fail |