Light Violet & Light Gray, Muted Teal Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #D8CEE4;
--color-2: #D2D0D0;
--color-3: #8DBAB5;
--color-4: #4B746F;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#D8CEE4',
'palette-2': '#D2D0D0',
'palette-3': '#8DBAB5',
'palette-4': '#4B746F',
}
const palette = [
'#D8CEE4',
'#D2D0D0',
'#8DBAB5',
'#4B746F',
];
$color-1: #D8CEE4;
$color-2: #D2D0D0;
$color-3: #8DBAB5;
$color-4: #4B746F;
This is a cool, soft, muted 4-colour palette with a comfortable balance of contrast and harmony.
About this color palette
This is a cool, soft, muted 4-colour palette with a comfortable balance of contrast and harmony. It is anchored by Light Violet (#D8CEE4) and reads as bright and open, with an average saturation of 19% and lightness of 67%. It works well for calm, professional and modern interfaces.
The colors in this palette
Light Violet #D8CEE4
rgb(216, 206, 228) · hsl(267, 29%, 85%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Light Gray #D2D0D0
rgb(210, 208, 208) · hsl(0, 2%, 82%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Muted Teal #8DBAB5
rgb(141, 186, 181) · hsl(173, 25%, 64%)
A soft, muted tone that suits calm backgrounds and large surfaces.
Muted Teal #4B746F
rgb(75, 116, 111) · hsl(173, 21%, 37%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #D8CEE4 | #4B746F | 3.44:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #D2D0D0 | #4B746F | 3.4:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #8DBAB5 | #4B746F | 2.44:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #D8CEE4 | #8DBAB5 | 1.41:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #D2D0D0 | #8DBAB5 | 1.39:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #D8CEE4 | #D2D0D0 | 1.01:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Violet (#D8CEE4): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Muted Teal (#4B746F): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Muted Teal (#8DBAB5): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Muted Teal (#4B746F): 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 Violet (#D8CEE4), Light Gray (#D2D0D0), Muted Teal (#8DBAB5) and Muted Teal (#4B746F).
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 #D8CEE4, #D2D0D0, #8DBAB5 and #4B746F. 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.