Blue & Light Blue, Violet Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #9CB1F5;
--color-2: #4F2891;
--color-3: #5A5CE5;
--color-4: #4D87F5;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#9CB1F5',
'palette-2': '#4F2891',
'palette-3': '#5A5CE5',
'palette-4': '#4D87F5',
}
const palette = [
'#9CB1F5',
'#4F2891',
'#5A5CE5',
'#4D87F5',
];
$color-1: #9CB1F5;
$color-2: #4F2891;
$color-3: #5A5CE5;
$color-4: #4D87F5;
This is a cool, high-energy 4-colour palette with a comfortable balance of contrast and harmony.
About this color palette
This is a cool, high-energy 4-colour palette with a comfortable balance of contrast and harmony. It is anchored by Blue (#4D87F5) and reads as well balanced in lightness, with an average saturation of 75% and lightness of 60%. It works well for calm, professional and modern interfaces.
The colors in this palette
Light Blue #9CB1F5
rgb(156, 177, 245) · hsl(226, 82%, 79%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Violet #4F2891
rgb(79, 40, 145) · hsl(262, 57%, 36%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Blue #5A5CE5
rgb(90, 92, 229) · hsl(239, 73%, 63%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Blue #4D87F5
rgb(77, 135, 245) · hsl(219, 89%, 63%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9CB1F5 | #4F2891 | 4.9:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #4F2891 | #4D87F5 | 2.98:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #9CB1F5 | #5A5CE5 | 2.45:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #4F2891 | #5A5CE5 | 2:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #9CB1F5 | #4D87F5 | 1.64:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #5A5CE5 | #4D87F5 | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Blue (#9CB1F5): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Violet (#4F2891): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Blue (#4D87F5): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Blue (#5A5CE5): 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 Blue (#9CB1F5), Violet (#4F2891), Blue (#5A5CE5) and Blue (#4D87F5).
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 #9CB1F5, #4F2891, #5A5CE5 and #4D87F5. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
Yes — Light Blue text on Violet reaches a contrast ratio of 4.9:1, which meets the WCAG AA standard for readable text.