Light Violet & Light Gray, Light Pink Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #D0C9D1;
--color-2: #E2DCEF;
--color-3: #F5ECF5;
--color-4: #A991A1;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#D0C9D1',
'palette-2': '#E2DCEF',
'palette-3': '#F5ECF5',
'palette-4': '#A991A1',
}
const palette = [
'#D0C9D1',
'#E2DCEF',
'#F5ECF5',
'#A991A1',
];
$color-1: #D0C9D1;
$color-2: #E2DCEF;
$color-3: #F5ECF5;
$color-4: #A991A1;
This is a warm, subtle 4-colour palette whose tones sit close together for a smooth, cohesive feel.
About this color palette
This is a warm, subtle 4-colour palette whose tones sit close together for a smooth, cohesive feel. It is anchored by Light Violet (#E2DCEF) and reads as bright and open, with an average saturation of 22% and lightness of 82%. It suits energetic, friendly and lifestyle-oriented designs.
The colors in this palette
Light Gray #D0C9D1
rgb(208, 201, 209) · hsl(293, 8%, 80%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Light Violet #E2DCEF
rgb(226, 220, 239) · hsl(259, 37%, 90%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Light Pink #F5ECF5
rgb(245, 236, 245) · hsl(300, 31%, 94%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Muted Pink #A991A1
rgb(169, 145, 161) · hsl(320, 12%, 62%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #F5ECF5 | #A991A1 | 2.51:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #E2DCEF | #A991A1 | 2.17:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #D0C9D1 | #A991A1 | 1.79:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #D0C9D1 | #F5ECF5 | 1.4:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #D0C9D1 | #E2DCEF | 1.21:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #E2DCEF | #F5ECF5 | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Pink (#F5ECF5): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Muted Pink (#A991A1): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Light Violet (#E2DCEF): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Muted Pink (#A991A1): 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: Light Gray (#D0C9D1), Light Violet (#E2DCEF), Light Pink (#F5ECF5) and Muted Pink (#A991A1).
Is this a warm or cool colour palette?
It is a warm palette — its tones lean toward reds, oranges and yellows, which feel energetic and inviting.
What are the hex codes for this palette?
The hex codes are #D0C9D1, #E2DCEF, #F5ECF5 and #A991A1. 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.