Light Teal & Violet, Light Pink Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #CD97E1;
--color-2: #912ED4;
--color-3: #F5D7F5;
--color-4: #B8F0F5;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#CD97E1',
'palette-2': '#912ED4',
'palette-3': '#F5D7F5',
'palette-4': '#B8F0F5',
}
const palette = [
'#CD97E1',
'#912ED4',
'#F5D7F5',
'#B8F0F5',
];
$color-1: #CD97E1;
$color-2: #912ED4;
$color-3: #F5D7F5;
$color-4: #B8F0F5;
This is a cool, high-energy 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel.
About this color palette
This is a cool, high-energy 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel. It is anchored by Light Teal (#B8F0F5) and reads as bright and open, with an average saturation of 64% and lightness of 75%. It works well for calm, professional and modern interfaces.
The colors in this palette
Violet #CD97E1
rgb(205, 151, 225) · hsl(284, 55%, 74%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Violet #912ED4
rgb(145, 46, 212) · hsl(276, 66%, 51%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Light Pink #F5D7F5
rgb(245, 215, 245) · hsl(300, 60%, 90%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Light Teal #B8F0F5
rgb(184, 240, 245) · hsl(185, 75%, 84%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #912ED4 | #B8F0F5 | 4.74:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #912ED4 | #F5D7F5 | 4.49:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #CD97E1 | #912ED4 | 2.57:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #CD97E1 | #B8F0F5 | 1.85:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #CD97E1 | #F5D7F5 | 1.75:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F5D7F5 | #B8F0F5 | 1.06:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Pink (#F5D7F5): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Violet (#912ED4): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Light Teal (#B8F0F5): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Violet (#912ED4): 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 Teal 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: Violet (#CD97E1), Violet (#912ED4), Light Pink (#F5D7F5) and Light Teal (#B8F0F5).
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 #CD97E1, #912ED4, #F5D7F5 and #B8F0F5. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
Yes — Violet text on Light Teal reaches a contrast ratio of 4.74:1, which meets the WCAG AA standard for readable text.