Light Violet & Teal, Light Pink Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #8AD3D2;
--color-2: #EEC1D8;
--color-3: #CBAAF5;
--color-4: #ACC9F5;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#8AD3D2',
'palette-2': '#EEC1D8',
'palette-3': '#CBAAF5',
'palette-4': '#ACC9F5',
}
const palette = [
'#8AD3D2',
'#EEC1D8',
'#CBAAF5',
'#ACC9F5',
];
$color-1: #8AD3D2;
$color-2: #EEC1D8;
$color-3: #CBAAF5;
$color-4: #ACC9F5;
This is a cool, bold 4-colour palette built from closely related tones that blend harmoniously.
About this color palette
This is a cool, bold 4-colour palette built from closely related tones that blend harmoniously. It is anchored by Light Violet (#CBAAF5) and reads as bright and open, with an average saturation of 65% and lightness of 79%. It works well for calm, professional and modern interfaces.
The colors in this palette
Teal #8AD3D2
rgb(138, 211, 210) · hsl(179, 45%, 68%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Light Pink #EEC1D8
rgb(238, 193, 216) · hsl(329, 57%, 85%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Light Violet #CBAAF5
rgb(203, 170, 245) · hsl(266, 79%, 81%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Light Blue #ACC9F5
rgb(172, 201, 245) · hsl(216, 78%, 82%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #EEC1D8 | #CBAAF5 | 1.25:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #CBAAF5 | #ACC9F5 | 1.17:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #8AD3D2 | #CBAAF5 | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #8AD3D2 | #EEC1D8 | 1.08:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #EEC1D8 | #ACC9F5 | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #8AD3D2 | #ACC9F5 | 1.01:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Pink (#EEC1D8): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Teal (#8AD3D2): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Light Violet (#CBAAF5): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Light Blue (#ACC9F5): 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 Violet 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: Teal (#8AD3D2), Light Pink (#EEC1D8), Light Violet (#CBAAF5) and Light Blue (#ACC9F5).
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 #8AD3D2, #EEC1D8, #CBAAF5 and #ACC9F5. 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.