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Gentle Stream Pebbles

Smooth, cool tones reflecting the serene beauty of pebbles at the bottom of a gentle stream.

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Data visualization

#708090#A9A9A9#D3D3D3#F0F8FF#B0C4DE

Palette guide

How to use Gentle Stream Pebbles

Overview

The Gentle Stream Pebbles palette (version 2) delivers a sophisticated range of cool grays and a serene, almost white blue, perfect for creating a clean, grounded, and modern aesthetic. It features the deep slate gray #708090, mid-tone #A9A9A9, and light gray #D3D3D3, complemented by the very subtle #F0F8FF and the soft blue-gray #B0C4DE. This collection is versatile for both digital and print applications, offering a sense of stability and tranquility. Designers can use these hues to build minimalist interfaces, while developers will appreciate their consistency for scalable design systems.

Best used for

  • Corporate websites and professional portfolios
  • Minimalist e-commerce interfaces
  • Interior design concepts for modern spaces
  • Technical documentation and user manuals
  • Architectural renders and urban planning visuals
  • Branding for eco-conscious or sustainable products

Suggested color roles

primary

#708090 serves as a strong, grounding primary color for headers, footers, or main content sections, offering substance.

secondary

#A9A9A9 provides a balanced mid-tone, excellent for secondary navigation, card borders, or inactive states.

accent

#B0C4DE introduces a subtle cool blue accent, perfect for subtle highlights, active states, or graphic elements.

background

#F0F8FF offers an extremely light, near-white background, ensuring maximum readability and a fresh feel.

text

Use #708090 for primary body text, or a standard black for ultimate contrast on lighter backgrounds.

Accessibility notes

  • #708090 on #F0F8FF provides excellent contrast for body text.
  • Ensure any text on #A9A9A9 or #D3D3D3 is sufficiently dark (e.g., black or very dark gray).
  • Avoid light text on #B0C4DE; instead, use a dark color like #708090.
  • Use #D3D3D3 or #F0F8FF as backgrounds for critical information when using darker text.

Recommended combinations

Foundation Stack

For robust layouts, using dark for headers, mid-tone for content, and light for backgrounds.

#708090 · #A9A9A9 · #F0F8FF

Subtle Contrast

Great for UI elements like buttons or cards, providing depth without strong color.

#D3D3D3 · #B0C4DE · #A9A9A9

Clean Horizon

Ideal for clean interfaces with a light base, a touch of blue, and a strong text color.

#F0F8FF · #B0C4DE · #708090

CSS variables

:root {
  --gentle-stream-pebbles-2-1: #708090;
  --gentle-stream-pebbles-2-2: #A9A9A9;
  --gentle-stream-pebbles-2-3: #D3D3D3;
  --gentle-stream-pebbles-2-4: #F0F8FF;
  --gentle-stream-pebbles-2-5: #B0C4DE;
}

Tailwind config

theme: {
  extend: {
    colors: {
      "gentle-stream-pebbles-2": {
        1: "#708090",
        2: "#A9A9A9",
        3: "#D3D3D3",
        4: "#F0F8FF",
        5: "#B0C4DE",
      }
    }
  }
}

Related searches

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Palette colors

Hex values

Color 1#708090
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Color 2#A9A9A9
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Color 3#D3D3D3
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Color 4#F0F8FF
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Color 5#B0C4DE
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Accessibility

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