Light Teal & Light Violet, Blue Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #D2BAE9;
--color-2: #9EC9E0;
--color-3: #C7C6EC;
--color-4: #D2F4F0;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#D2BAE9',
'palette-2': '#9EC9E0',
'palette-3': '#C7C6EC',
'palette-4': '#D2F4F0',
}
const palette = [
'#D2BAE9',
'#9EC9E0',
'#C7C6EC',
'#D2F4F0',
];
$color-1: #D2BAE9;
$color-2: #9EC9E0;
$color-3: #C7C6EC;
$color-4: #D2F4F0;
This is a cool, balanced 4-colour palette whose tones sit close together for a smooth, cohesive feel.
About this color palette
This is a cool, balanced 4-colour palette whose tones sit close together for a smooth, cohesive feel. It is anchored by Light Teal (#D2F4F0) and reads as bright and open, with an average saturation of 53% and lightness of 83%. It works well for calm, professional and modern interfaces.
The colors in this palette
Light Violet #D2BAE9
rgb(210, 186, 233) · hsl(271, 52%, 82%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Blue #9EC9E0
rgb(158, 201, 224) · hsl(201, 52%, 75%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Light Blue #C7C6EC
rgb(199, 198, 236) · hsl(242, 50%, 85%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Light Teal #D2F4F0
rgb(210, 244, 240) · hsl(173, 61%, 89%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9EC9E0 | #D2F4F0 | 1.51:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #D2BAE9 | #D2F4F0 | 1.5:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #C7C6EC | #D2F4F0 | 1.41:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #D2BAE9 | #C7C6EC | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #9EC9E0 | #C7C6EC | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #D2BAE9 | #9EC9E0 | 1:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Teal (#D2F4F0): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Blue (#9EC9E0): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Light Violet (#D2BAE9): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Blue (#9EC9E0): 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 Teal 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 Violet (#D2BAE9), Blue (#9EC9E0), Light Blue (#C7C6EC) and Light Teal (#D2F4F0).
Is this a warm or cool colour palette?
It is a cool palette — its tones lean toward blues, greens and purples, which feel calm and modern.
What are the hex codes for this palette?
The hex codes are #D2BAE9, #9EC9E0, #C7C6EC and #D2F4F0. 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.