Light Pink & White, Light Teal Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #F0D5E3;
--color-2: #F5F5F5;
--color-3: #D8EAED;
--color-4: #9FA7C0;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#F0D5E3',
'palette-2': '#F5F5F5',
'palette-3': '#D8EAED',
'palette-4': '#9FA7C0',
}
const palette = [
'#F0D5E3',
'#F5F5F5',
'#D8EAED',
'#9FA7C0',
];
$color-1: #F0D5E3;
$color-2: #F5F5F5;
$color-3: #D8EAED;
$color-4: #9FA7C0;
This is a cool, calm and understated 4-colour palette built from closely related tones that blend harmoniously.
About this color palette
This is a cool, calm and understated 4-colour palette built from closely related tones that blend harmoniously. It is anchored by Light Pink (#F0D5E3) and reads as bright and open, with an average saturation of 26% and lightness of 86%. It works well for calm, professional and modern interfaces.
The colors in this palette
Light Pink #F0D5E3
rgb(240, 213, 227) · hsl(329, 47%, 89%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
White #F5F5F5
rgb(245, 245, 245) · hsl(0, 0%, 96%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Light Teal #D8EAED
rgb(216, 234, 237) · hsl(189, 37%, 89%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Muted Blue #9FA7C0
rgb(159, 167, 192) · hsl(225, 21%, 69%)
A soft, muted tone that suits calm backgrounds and large surfaces.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #F5F5F5 | #9FA7C0 | 2.2:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #D8EAED | #9FA7C0 | 1.93:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F0D5E3 | #9FA7C0 | 1.75:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F0D5E3 | #F5F5F5 | 1.26:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F5F5F5 | #D8EAED | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F0D5E3 | #D8EAED | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — White (#F5F5F5): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Muted Blue (#9FA7C0): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Light Pink (#F0D5E3): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Light Teal (#D8EAED): 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 (#F0D5E3), White (#F5F5F5), Light Teal (#D8EAED) and Muted Blue (#9FA7C0).
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 #F0D5E3, #F5F5F5, #D8EAED and #9FA7C0. 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.