Light Pink & Blue, Violet Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #F5C4F5;
--color-2: #7AA3D2;
--color-3: #8B72B7;
--color-4: #E4C3D3;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#F5C4F5',
'palette-2': '#7AA3D2',
'palette-3': '#8B72B7',
'palette-4': '#E4C3D3',
}
const palette = [
'#F5C4F5',
'#7AA3D2',
'#8B72B7',
'#E4C3D3',
];
$color-1: #F5C4F5;
$color-2: #7AA3D2;
$color-3: #8B72B7;
$color-4: #E4C3D3;
This is a balanced, balanced 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel.
About this color palette
This is a balanced, balanced 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel. It is anchored by Light Pink (#F5C4F5) and reads as bright and open, with an average saturation of 48% and lightness of 73%. It adapts to a wide range of web and brand projects.
The colors in this palette
Light Pink #F5C4F5
rgb(245, 196, 245) · hsl(300, 71%, 86%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Blue #7AA3D2
rgb(122, 163, 210) · hsl(212, 49%, 65%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Violet #8B72B7
rgb(139, 114, 183) · hsl(262, 32%, 58%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Light Pink #E4C3D3
rgb(228, 195, 211) · hsl(331, 38%, 83%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #F5C4F5 | #8B72B7 | 2.72:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #8B72B7 | #E4C3D3 | 2.51:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F5C4F5 | #7AA3D2 | 1.76:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #7AA3D2 | #E4C3D3 | 1.63:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #7AA3D2 | #8B72B7 | 1.54:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F5C4F5 | #E4C3D3 | 1.08:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Pink (#F5C4F5): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Violet (#8B72B7): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Blue (#7AA3D2): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Light Pink (#E4C3D3): 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 Pink 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 (#F5C4F5), Blue (#7AA3D2), Violet (#8B72B7) and Light Pink (#E4C3D3).
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 #F5C4F5, #7AA3D2, #8B72B7 and #E4C3D3. 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.