Light Onyx Current
Light Onyx Current is a cool soft contrast palette built with white, 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 #DEE2E6 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #F8F9FA or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #E9ECEF for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #FFFFFF;
--palette-color-2: #F8F9FA;
--palette-color-3: #E9ECEF;
--palette-color-4: #DEE2E6;
}Light Onyx Current 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #FFFFFF | White | 0 RGB pts | 1.000 | 0° |
| #F8F9FA | Ghost White | 9 RGB pts | 0.946 | 210° |
| #E9ECEF | Lavender | 23 RGB pts | 0.835 | 210° |
| #DEE2E6 | Gainsboro | 21 RGB pts | 0.756 | 210° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #FFFFFF on #DEE2E6 | 1.30:1 | fail | fail |
| #F8F9FA on #DEE2E6 | 1.24:1 | fail | fail |
| #FFFFFF on #E9ECEF | 1.19:1 | fail | fail |
| #F8F9FA on #E9ECEF | 1.12:1 | fail | fail |
| #E9ECEF on #DEE2E6 | 1.10:1 | fail | fail |
| #FFFFFF on #F8F9FA | 1.05:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #FFFFFF against #DEE2E6 at 1.30:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #FFFFFF against #F8F9FA at 1.05:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #DEE2E6 (Gainsboro, luminance 0.756) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #FFFFFF (White, luminance 1.000) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 0° across 2 of 4 colours, which makes this a near-monochrome palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #FFFFFF on a #DEE2E6 background, and reserve #FFFFFF for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a cool soft contrast color palette with white, 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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