Muted Blue & Light Gray, Light Green Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #D5DBD9;
--color-2: #C3D5C5;
--color-3: #7081A0;
--color-4: #3C4050;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#D5DBD9',
'palette-2': '#C3D5C5',
'palette-3': '#7081A0',
'palette-4': '#3C4050',
}
const palette = [
'#D5DBD9',
'#C3D5C5',
'#7081A0',
'#3C4050',
];
$color-1: #D5DBD9;
$color-2: #C3D5C5;
$color-3: #7081A0;
$color-4: #3C4050;
This is a cool, soft, muted 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel.
About this color palette
This is a cool, soft, muted 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel. It is anchored by Muted Blue (#7081A0) and reads as well balanced in lightness, with an average saturation of 15% and lightness of 61%. It works well for calm, professional and modern interfaces.
The colors in this palette
Light Gray #D5DBD9
rgb(213, 219, 217) · hsl(160, 8%, 85%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Light Green #C3D5C5
rgb(195, 213, 197) · hsl(127, 18%, 80%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Muted Blue #7081A0
rgb(112, 129, 160) · hsl(219, 20%, 53%)
A soft, muted tone that suits calm backgrounds and large surfaces.
Dark Blue #3C4050
rgb(60, 64, 80) · hsl(228, 14%, 27%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Accessibility & contrast
Colour contrast decides whether text stays readable. Here is how each pair of colours in this palette performs when one is used as text on the other, measured against the WCAG standard (AA needs 4.5:1, AAA needs 7:1).
| Text | Background | Ratio | AA | AAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #D5DBD9 | #3C4050 | 7.33:1 | Pass | Pass |
| #C3D5C5 | #3C4050 | 6.68:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #D5DBD9 | #7081A0 | 2.8:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #7081A0 | #3C4050 | 2.61:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #C3D5C5 | #7081A0 | 2.56:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #D5DBD9 | #C3D5C5 | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Gray (#D5DBD9): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Dark Blue (#3C4050): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Muted Blue (#7081A0): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Light Green (#C3D5C5): a secondary highlight for badges and details
Colors that pair with this palette
Want to extend this palette? These colours pair naturally with its dominant Muted Blue tone, based on colour-wheel harmony. Tap a swatch to explore that colour family.
Frequently asked questions
What colours are in this palette?
This palette has 4 colours: Light Gray (#D5DBD9), Light Green (#C3D5C5), Muted Blue (#7081A0) and Dark Blue (#3C4050).
Is this a warm or cool colour palette?
It is a cool palette — its tones lean toward blues, greens and purples, which feel calm and modern.
What are the hex codes for this palette?
The hex codes are #D5DBD9, #C3D5C5, #7081A0 and #3C4050. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
Yes — Light Gray text on Dark Blue reaches a contrast ratio of 7.33:1, which meets the WCAG AAA standard for readable text.