Minimal · Five colors, clear roles
Edit in the studio ↗Stone lilac
Stone whites with a lilac undertone.
Picture it on your website.
studio / notesA color study
An idea worth exploringSmall details.
Small details.
Whole new perspective.
The right colors give everyday ideas a little more character. Start with a clear canvas and make room for what matters.
Read the field notes01 / A fresh start
Let the details do the talking.
A supporting surface, a useful accent, and text you can actually read.
A note on contrast →Thoughtful colors, considered roles.Explore / Create / Refine
Live HTML preview. Button and accent labels use a derived black or white foreground.
The contrast check
| Pair | Foreground / background | Ratio | Text result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body text | #38333F / #F8F7F9 | 11.48:1 | AAA text |
| Card text | #38333F / #E7E4EB | 9.74:1 | AAA text |
| Primary as a text link | #6B5D79 / #F8F7F9 | 5.67:1 | AA text |
| Button label | #FFFFFF / #6B5D79 | 6.06:1 | AA text |
| Accent label | #000000 / #C7BCD2 | 11.55:1 | AAA text |
AA normal: 4.5:1. AA large: 3:1. AAA normal: 7:1. Results use unrounded values. These checks do not certify a whole design. Read the methodology.
Take it with you
Your palette, in CSS.
Names describe the role, so your stylesheet stays useful when your colors change.
:root {
--color-background: #f8f7f9;
--color-surface: #e7e4eb;
--color-text: #38333f;
--color-primary: #6b5d79;
--color-accent: #c7bcd2;
--color-on-primary: #ffffff;
--color-on-accent: #000000;
}