Light Red & Light Pink, Light Violet Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #E0B2C6;
--color-2: #F1C6CE;
--color-3: #DCD1EB;
--color-4: #E4B9CE;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#E0B2C6',
'palette-2': '#F1C6CE',
'palette-3': '#DCD1EB',
'palette-4': '#E4B9CE',
}
const palette = [
'#E0B2C6',
'#F1C6CE',
'#DCD1EB',
'#E4B9CE',
];
$color-1: #E0B2C6;
$color-2: #F1C6CE;
$color-3: #DCD1EB;
$color-4: #E4B9CE;
This is a warm, easygoing 4-colour palette built from closely related tones that blend harmoniously.
About this color palette
This is a warm, easygoing 4-colour palette built from closely related tones that blend harmoniously. It is anchored by Light Red (#F1C6CE) and reads as bright and open, with an average saturation of 47% and lightness of 83%. It suits energetic, friendly and lifestyle-oriented designs.
The colors in this palette
Light Pink #E0B2C6
rgb(224, 178, 198) · hsl(334, 43%, 79%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Light Red #F1C6CE
rgb(241, 198, 206) · hsl(349, 61%, 86%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Light Violet #DCD1EB
rgb(220, 209, 235) · hsl(265, 39%, 87%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Light Pink #E4B9CE
rgb(228, 185, 206) · hsl(331, 44%, 81%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #E0B2C6 | #DCD1EB | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #E0B2C6 | #F1C6CE | 1.21:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #DCD1EB | #E4B9CE | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F1C6CE | #E4B9CE | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #E0B2C6 | #E4B9CE | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F1C6CE | #DCD1EB | 1.05:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Violet (#DCD1EB): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Light Pink (#E0B2C6): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Light Red (#F1C6CE): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Light Pink (#E4B9CE): 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 (#E0B2C6), Light Red (#F1C6CE), Light Violet (#DCD1EB) and Light Pink (#E4B9CE).
Is this a warm or cool colour palette?
It is a warm palette — its tones lean toward reds, oranges and yellows, which feel energetic and inviting.
What are the hex codes for this palette?
The hex codes are #E0B2C6, #F1C6CE, #DCD1EB and #E4B9CE. 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.