Aster True Summer Harmony
Aster True Summer Harmony is a cool soft contrast palette built with blue tones. Copy the HEX codes, download the palette image, save it to your collection, or open related palettes below.
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Pairing tips
Use #B3C2D4 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #617182 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #73849B for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #6B7C93;
--palette-color-2: #617182;
--palette-color-3: #73849B;
--palette-color-4: #B3C2D4;
}Aster True Summer Harmony colour names and contrast
Every value on this page is calculated from this palette's own HEX codes. The closest CSS named colour tells you what to call each shade, relative luminance shows how light or dark it truly is, and the contrast table shows which pairs are safe to set text in.
Swatch reference
| Swatch | Closest named colour | Match | Luminance | Hue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6B7C93 | Slate Gray | 12 RGB pts | 0.196 | 215° |
| #617182 | Slate Gray | 44 RGB pts | 0.160 | 211° |
| #73849B | Light Slate Gray | 10 RGB pts | 0.225 | 215° |
| #B3C2D4 | Light Steel Blue | 18 RGB pts | 0.529 | 213° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #617182 on #B3C2D4 | 2.76:1 | fail | fail |
| #6B7C93 on #B3C2D4 | 2.35:1 | fail | fail |
| #73849B on #B3C2D4 | 2.11:1 | fail | fail |
| #617182 on #73849B | 1.31:1 | fail | fail |
| #6B7C93 on #617182 | 1.18:1 | fail | fail |
| #6B7C93 on #73849B | 1.12:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #617182 against #B3C2D4 at 2.76:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #6B7C93 against #73849B at 1.12:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #617182 (Slate Gray, luminance 0.160) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #B3C2D4 (Light Steel Blue, luminance 0.529) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 4° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a near-monochrome palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #617182 on a #B3C2D4 background, and reserve #6B7C93 for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a cool soft contrast color palette with blue tones.
Yes. Use the lightest color for backgrounds, deeper colors for text, and mid tones for buttons or accents. Check the contrast table above before setting body copy.
Yes. Use the copy buttons for the full palette or for a single color row.
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