Light Blue & White, Light Yellow Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #F5F5F5;
--color-2: #D2D2C0;
--color-3: #D8DFE8;
--color-4: #7B7C8A;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#F5F5F5',
'palette-2': '#D2D2C0',
'palette-3': '#D8DFE8',
'palette-4': '#7B7C8A',
}
const palette = [
'#F5F5F5',
'#D2D2C0',
'#D8DFE8',
'#7B7C8A',
];
$color-1: #F5F5F5;
$color-2: #D2D2C0;
$color-3: #D8DFE8;
$color-4: #7B7C8A;
This is a balanced, subtle 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel.
About this color palette
This is a balanced, subtle 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel. It is anchored by Light Blue (#D8DFE8) and reads as bright and open, with an average saturation of 12% and lightness of 78%. It adapts to a wide range of web and brand projects.
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 Yellow #D2D2C0
rgb(210, 210, 192) · hsl(60, 17%, 79%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Light Blue #D8DFE8
rgb(216, 223, 232) · hsl(214, 26%, 88%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Gray #7B7C8A
rgb(123, 124, 138) · hsl(236, 6%, 51%)
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 | #7B7C8A | 3.78:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #D8DFE8 | #7B7C8A | 3.07:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #D2D2C0 | #7B7C8A | 2.69:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F5F5F5 | #D2D2C0 | 1.4:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F5F5F5 | #D8DFE8 | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #D2D2C0 | #D8DFE8 | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — White (#F5F5F5): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Gray (#7B7C8A): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Light Blue (#D8DFE8): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Light Yellow (#D2D2C0): 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 Yellow (#D2D2C0), Light Blue (#D8DFE8) and Gray (#7B7C8A).
Is this a warm or cool colour palette?
It is balanced, mixing warm and cool tones fairly evenly.
What are the hex codes for this palette?
The hex codes are #F5F5F5, #D2D2C0, #D8DFE8 and #7B7C8A. 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.