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River Stone Calm

A serene collection of grays, mirroring the smooth, calming presence of river stones.

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#6D6A6A#9B9898#C8C5C5#4A4747#E4E1E1

Palette guide

How to use River Stone Calm

Overview

The River Stone Calm palette is a serene, monochromatic collection of greys, mirroring the smooth, calming presence of river stones. Ranging from the deep #4A4747 to the airy #E4E1E1, this palette offers a clean and minimalist foundation. Designers and developers can utilize its subtle variations, like the mid-tone #6D6A6A and the soft #C8C5C5, to craft elegant, modern, and tranquil interfaces or branding, emphasizing clarity and understated sophistication in digital and print media.

Best used for

  • Minimalist UI/UX design
  • Corporate branding
  • Modern architecture visuals
  • Calm meditation apps
  • Understated editorial layouts
  • Zen-inspired web themes

Suggested color roles

primary

Use #6D6A6A as a solid mid-dark grey primary for main elements, providing a stable and versatile base.

secondary

Introduce #9B9898 as a lighter mid-grey secondary for supporting content, borders, or subtle background variations.

accent

Apply #E4E1E1 as a very light grey for crisp highlights, interactive states, or clean separation in design.

background

Utilize #C8C5C5 for a light, clean background, or #E4E1E1 for a brighter, more open canvas.

text

Employ #4A4747 for body text and headings, ensuring excellent readability and a strong, modern presence against lighter palette tones.

Accessibility notes

  • Ensure #4A4747 text provides sufficient contrast on #E4E1E1 or #C8C5C5 backgrounds (WCAG AA).
  • Avoid using #6D6A6A text on #9B9898 backgrounds for body copy due to potentially insufficient contrast.
  • Use #E4E1E1 for large headings or graphic elements if placed on #4A4747 for better contrast.
  • Provide clear hover/focus states for interactive elements, maintaining contrast within the palette.

Recommended combinations

High Contrast

Creates a crisp, modern, and highly legible combination, ideal for primary content areas and calls to action.

#4A4747 · #C8C5C5 · #E4E1E1

Soft Gradient

Offers a smooth, harmonious transition between mid-tones, perfect for subtle backgrounds or layered elements.

#6D6A6A · #9B9898 · #C8C5C5

Minimalist Base

Provides a clean and functional foundation, suitable for minimalist interfaces where clarity is paramount.

#E4E1E1 · #6D6A6A · #4A4747

CSS variables

:root {
  --river-stone-calm-2-1: #6D6A6A;
  --river-stone-calm-2-2: #9B9898;
  --river-stone-calm-2-3: #C8C5C5;
  --river-stone-calm-2-4: #4A4747;
  --river-stone-calm-2-5: #E4E1E1;
}

Tailwind config

theme: {
  extend: {
    colors: {
      "river-stone-calm-2": {
        1: "#6D6A6A",
        2: "#9B9898",
        3: "#C8C5C5",
        4: "#4A4747",
        5: "#E4E1E1",
      }
    }
  }
}

Related searches

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Palette colors

Hex values

Color 1#6D6A6A
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Color 2#9B9898
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Color 3#C8C5C5
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Color 4#4A4747
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Color 5#E4E1E1
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Accessibility

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