Blue & Muted Violet, Teal Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #504B60;
--color-2: #54BBF5;
--color-3: #39D0B7;
--color-4: #D0DCE7;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#504B60',
'palette-2': '#54BBF5',
'palette-3': '#39D0B7',
'palette-4': '#D0DCE7',
}
const palette = [
'#504B60',
'#54BBF5',
'#39D0B7',
'#D0DCE7',
];
$color-1: #504B60;
$color-2: #54BBF5;
$color-3: #39D0B7;
$color-4: #D0DCE7;
This is a cool, balanced 4-colour palette pairing strongly contrasting colours for real visual punch.
About this color palette
This is a cool, balanced 4-colour palette pairing strongly contrasting colours for real visual punch. It is anchored by Blue (#54BBF5) and reads as well balanced in lightness, with an average saturation of 49% and lightness of 59%. It works well for calm, professional and modern interfaces.
The colors in this palette
Muted Violet #504B60
rgb(80, 75, 96) · hsl(254, 12%, 34%)
A soft, muted tone that suits calm backgrounds and large surfaces.
Blue #54BBF5
rgb(84, 187, 245) · hsl(202, 89%, 65%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Teal #39D0B7
rgb(57, 208, 183) · hsl(170, 62%, 52%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Light Blue #D0DCE7
rgb(208, 220, 231) · hsl(209, 32%, 86%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #504B60 | #D0DCE7 | 5.99:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #504B60 | #39D0B7 | 4.32:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #504B60 | #54BBF5 | 3.9:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #54BBF5 | #D0DCE7 | 1.54:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #39D0B7 | #D0DCE7 | 1.39:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #54BBF5 | #39D0B7 | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Blue (#D0DCE7): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Muted Violet (#504B60): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Blue (#54BBF5): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Teal (#39D0B7): 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 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: Muted Violet (#504B60), Blue (#54BBF5), Teal (#39D0B7) and Light Blue (#D0DCE7).
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 #504B60, #54BBF5, #39D0B7 and #D0DCE7. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
Yes — Muted Violet text on Light Blue reaches a contrast ratio of 5.99:1, which meets the WCAG AA standard for readable text.