Light Red & Light Pink, Light Violet Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #F1DAE7;
--color-2: #D2BAF2;
--color-3: #F0A8A9;
--color-4: #B5CAE3;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#F1DAE7',
'palette-2': '#D2BAF2',
'palette-3': '#F0A8A9',
'palette-4': '#B5CAE3',
}
const palette = [
'#F1DAE7',
'#D2BAF2',
'#F0A8A9',
'#B5CAE3',
];
$color-1: #F1DAE7;
$color-2: #D2BAF2;
$color-3: #F0A8A9;
$color-4: #B5CAE3;
This is a balanced, versatile 4-colour palette whose tones sit close together for a smooth, cohesive feel.
About this color palette
This is a balanced, versatile 4-colour palette whose tones sit close together for a smooth, cohesive feel. It is anchored by Light Red (#F0A8A9) and reads as bright and open, with an average saturation of 57% and lightness of 83%. It adapts to a wide range of web and brand projects.
The colors in this palette
Light Pink #F1DAE7
rgb(241, 218, 231) · hsl(326, 45%, 90%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Light Violet #D2BAF2
rgb(210, 186, 242) · hsl(266, 68%, 84%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Light Red #F0A8A9
rgb(240, 168, 169) · hsl(359, 71%, 80%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Light Blue #B5CAE3
rgb(181, 202, 227) · hsl(213, 45%, 80%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #F1DAE7 | #F0A8A9 | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F1DAE7 | #D2BAF2 | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F1DAE7 | #B5CAE3 | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F0A8A9 | #B5CAE3 | 1.15:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #D2BAF2 | #F0A8A9 | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #D2BAF2 | #B5CAE3 | 1.04:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Pink (#F1DAE7): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Light Red (#F0A8A9): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Light Red (#F0A8A9): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Light Violet (#D2BAF2): 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 Light Red 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 Pink (#F1DAE7), Light Violet (#D2BAF2), Light Red (#F0A8A9) and Light Blue (#B5CAE3).
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 #F1DAE7, #D2BAF2, #F0A8A9 and #B5CAE3. 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.