Light Blue & Light Violet, Light Pink Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #E0B8F5;
--color-2: #ACD0F5;
--color-3: #C2B1F2;
--color-4: #F5F1F5;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#E0B8F5',
'palette-2': '#ACD0F5',
'palette-3': '#C2B1F2',
'palette-4': '#F5F1F5',
}
const palette = [
'#E0B8F5',
'#ACD0F5',
'#C2B1F2',
'#F5F1F5',
];
$color-1: #E0B8F5;
$color-2: #ACD0F5;
$color-3: #C2B1F2;
$color-4: #F5F1F5;
This is a cool, bold 4-colour palette whose tones sit close together for a smooth, cohesive feel.
About this color palette
This is a cool, bold 4-colour palette whose tones sit close together for a smooth, cohesive feel. It is anchored by Light Blue (#ACD0F5) and reads as bright and open, with an average saturation of 60% and lightness of 86%. It works well for calm, professional and modern interfaces.
The colors in this palette
Light Violet #E0B8F5
rgb(224, 184, 245) · hsl(279, 75%, 84%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Light Blue #ACD0F5
rgb(172, 208, 245) · hsl(210, 78%, 82%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Light Violet #C2B1F2
rgb(194, 177, 242) · hsl(256, 71%, 82%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Light Pink #F5F1F5
rgb(245, 241, 245) · hsl(300, 17%, 95%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #C2B1F2 | #F5F1F5 | 1.73:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #E0B8F5 | #F5F1F5 | 1.52:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #ACD0F5 | #F5F1F5 | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #ACD0F5 | #C2B1F2 | 1.21:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #E0B8F5 | #C2B1F2 | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #E0B8F5 | #ACD0F5 | 1.06:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Pink (#F5F1F5): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Light Blue (#ACD0F5): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Light Blue (#ACD0F5): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Light Violet (#E0B8F5): 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: Light Violet (#E0B8F5), Light Blue (#ACD0F5), Light Violet (#C2B1F2) and Light Pink (#F5F1F5).
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 #E0B8F5, #ACD0F5, #C2B1F2 and #F5F1F5. 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.