Blue & Light Orange, Light Blue Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #F2E0D9;
--color-2: #CFD0F2;
--color-3: #E9C3D9;
--color-4: #9AB2E4;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#F2E0D9',
'palette-2': '#CFD0F2',
'palette-3': '#E9C3D9',
'palette-4': '#9AB2E4',
}
const palette = [
'#F2E0D9',
'#CFD0F2',
'#E9C3D9',
'#9AB2E4',
];
$color-1: #F2E0D9;
$color-2: #CFD0F2;
$color-3: #E9C3D9;
$color-4: #9AB2E4;
This is a balanced, easygoing 4-colour palette built from closely related tones that blend harmoniously.
About this color palette
This is a balanced, easygoing 4-colour palette built from closely related tones that blend harmoniously. It is anchored by Blue (#9AB2E4) and reads as bright and open, with an average saturation of 53% and lightness of 84%. It adapts to a wide range of web and brand projects.
The colors in this palette
Light Orange #F2E0D9
rgb(242, 224, 217) · hsl(17, 49%, 90%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Light Blue #CFD0F2
rgb(207, 208, 242) · hsl(238, 57%, 88%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Light Pink #E9C3D9
rgb(233, 195, 217) · hsl(325, 46%, 84%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Blue #9AB2E4
rgb(154, 178, 228) · hsl(221, 58%, 75%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Accessibility & contrast
Colour contrast decides whether text stays readable. Here is how each pair of colours in this palette performs when one is used as text on the other, measured against the WCAG standard (AA needs 4.5:1, AAA needs 7:1).
| Text | Background | Ratio | AA | AAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #F2E0D9 | #9AB2E4 | 1.67:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #CFD0F2 | #9AB2E4 | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #E9C3D9 | #9AB2E4 | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F2E0D9 | #E9C3D9 | 1.24:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F2E0D9 | #CFD0F2 | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #CFD0F2 | #E9C3D9 | 1.05:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Orange (#F2E0D9): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Blue (#9AB2E4): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Blue (#9AB2E4): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Light Blue (#CFD0F2): a secondary highlight for badges and details
Colors that pair with this palette
Want to extend this palette? These colours pair naturally with its dominant Blue tone, based on colour-wheel harmony. Tap a swatch to explore that colour family.
Frequently asked questions
What colours are in this palette?
This palette has 4 colours: Light Orange (#F2E0D9), Light Blue (#CFD0F2), Light Pink (#E9C3D9) and Blue (#9AB2E4).
Is this a warm or cool colour palette?
It is balanced, mixing warm and cool tones fairly evenly.
What are the hex codes for this palette?
The hex codes are #F2E0D9, #CFD0F2, #E9C3D9 and #9AB2E4. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
The colours are fairly close in contrast, so pair them carefully for text — put a very light or very dark colour behind body text, and check the contrast table above.