Nordic Light

Cool whites and slate grays inspired by Scandinavian interiors.

≈ White
≈ Cool White
≈ Light Gray
≈ Slate Gray
≈ Gunmetal

Color codes

HEXRGBHSLCMYK
hsl(0, 0%, 100%)cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 0%)
hsl(210, 21%, 95%)cmyk(2%, 1%, 0%, 4%)
hsl(210, 17%, 82%)cmyk(7%, 4%, 0%, 15%)
hsl(211, 13%, 48%)cmyk(24%, 12%, 0%, 45%)
hsl(210, 24%, 16%)cmyk(39%, 20%, 0%, 80%)

CSS

:root {
  --nordic-light-1: #FFFFFF;
  --nordic-light-2: #EEF1F4;
  --nordic-light-3: #C9D1D9;
  --nordic-light-4: #6B7B8C;
  --nordic-light-5: #1F2933;
}

How these colors work together

This is a monochromatic palette built around a single hue. Overall it reads cool. Lightness spans 84 points, which sets how much contrast you can create.

3 of 10 color pairs reach the 4.5:1 contrast needed for normal text. The most readable pair is ⁦#FFFFFF⁩ on ⁦#1F2933⁩ (14.76:1).

Nordic Light — readable text using the best pair.

Suggested applications

  • Portfolios, editorial layouts and calm product pages.
  • Interface themes: use the lightest color for backgrounds and the darkest for text.
  • Brand kits, social graphics and presentations.

#cool#scandinavian#clean

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Frequently asked questions

How do I use the Nordic Light palette?
The Nordic Light palette has 5 colors. Use one dominant color for large areas, a supporting color for secondary elements and the most saturated color sparingly as an accent.
Which colors in this palette are best for text?
Use ⁦#FFFFFF⁩ on ⁦#1F2933⁩: it has a contrast ratio of 14.76:1.
Can I download this palette?
Yes. Export it as PNG, SVG, CSS variables, JSON or plain text with the buttons above the color table.

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