Blue & Light Teal, Light Orange Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #AFEEEC;
--color-2: #F5F1EE;
--color-3: #B1A7D1;
--color-4: #92C6F5;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#AFEEEC',
'palette-2': '#F5F1EE',
'palette-3': '#B1A7D1',
'palette-4': '#92C6F5',
}
const palette = [
'#AFEEEC',
'#F5F1EE',
'#B1A7D1',
'#92C6F5',
];
$color-1: #AFEEEC;
$color-2: #F5F1EE;
$color-3: #B1A7D1;
$color-4: #92C6F5;
This is a cool, versatile 4-colour palette built from closely related tones that blend harmoniously.
About this color palette
This is a cool, versatile 4-colour palette built from closely related tones that blend harmoniously. It is anchored by Blue (#92C6F5) and reads as bright and open, with an average saturation of 51% and lightness of 82%. It works well for calm, professional and modern interfaces.
The colors in this palette
Light Teal #AFEEEC
rgb(175, 238, 236) · hsl(178, 65%, 81%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Light Orange #F5F1EE
rgb(245, 241, 238) · hsl(26, 26%, 95%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Muted Violet #B1A7D1
rgb(177, 167, 209) · hsl(254, 31%, 74%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Blue #92C6F5
rgb(146, 198, 245) · hsl(208, 83%, 77%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #F5F1EE | #B1A7D1 | 2.01:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #AFEEEC | #B1A7D1 | 1.75:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F5F1EE | #92C6F5 | 1.61:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #AFEEEC | #92C6F5 | 1.4:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #B1A7D1 | #92C6F5 | 1.25:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #AFEEEC | #F5F1EE | 1.15:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Orange (#F5F1EE): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Muted Violet (#B1A7D1): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Blue (#92C6F5): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Light Teal (#AFEEEC): 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 Teal (#AFEEEC), Light Orange (#F5F1EE), Muted Violet (#B1A7D1) and Blue (#92C6F5).
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 #AFEEEC, #F5F1EE, #B1A7D1 and #92C6F5. 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.