Light Blue & White, Blue Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #F5F5F5;
--color-2: #E9E9F5;
--color-3: #94A4CB;
--color-4: #516281;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#F5F5F5',
'palette-2': '#E9E9F5',
'palette-3': '#94A4CB',
'palette-4': '#516281',
}
const palette = [
'#F5F5F5',
'#E9E9F5',
'#94A4CB',
'#516281',
];
$color-1: #F5F5F5;
$color-2: #E9E9F5;
$color-3: #94A4CB;
$color-4: #516281;
This is a cool, subtle 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel.
About this color palette
This is a cool, subtle 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel. It is anchored by Light Blue (#E9E9F5) and reads as bright and open, with an average saturation of 24% and lightness of 75%. It works well for calm, professional and modern interfaces.
The colors in this palette
White #F5F5F5
rgb(245, 245, 245) · hsl(0, 0%, 96%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Light Blue #E9E9F5
rgb(233, 233, 245) · hsl(240, 38%, 94%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Blue #94A4CB
rgb(148, 164, 203) · hsl(223, 35%, 69%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Muted Blue #516281
rgb(81, 98, 129) · hsl(219, 23%, 41%)
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 | #516281 | 5.64:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #E9E9F5 | #516281 | 5.11:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #94A4CB | #516281 | 2.47:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F5F5F5 | #94A4CB | 2.28:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #E9E9F5 | #94A4CB | 2.07:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F5F5F5 | #E9E9F5 | 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 (#516281): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Light Blue (#E9E9F5): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Blue (#94A4CB): 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 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: White (#F5F5F5), Light Blue (#E9E9F5), Blue (#94A4CB) and Muted Blue (#516281).
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 #F5F5F5, #E9E9F5, #94A4CB and #516281. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
Yes — White text on Muted Blue reaches a contrast ratio of 5.64:1, which meets the WCAG AA standard for readable text.