Light Blue & White, Light Gray Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #F5F5F5;
--color-2: #D3C9D2;
--color-3: #BABED4;
--color-4: #A1ADB2;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#F5F5F5',
'palette-2': '#D3C9D2',
'palette-3': '#BABED4',
'palette-4': '#A1ADB2',
}
const palette = [
'#F5F5F5',
'#D3C9D2',
'#BABED4',
'#A1ADB2',
];
$color-1: #F5F5F5;
$color-2: #D3C9D2;
$color-3: #BABED4;
$color-4: #A1ADB2;
This is a cool, calm and understated 4-colour palette built from closely related tones that blend harmoniously.
About this color palette
This is a cool, calm and understated 4-colour palette built from closely related tones that blend harmoniously. It is anchored by Light Blue (#BABED4) and reads as bright and open, with an average saturation of 11% and lightness of 80%. It works well for calm, professional and modern interfaces.
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 Gray #D3C9D2
rgb(211, 201, 210) · hsl(306, 10%, 81%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Light Blue #BABED4
rgb(186, 190, 212) · hsl(231, 23%, 78%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Light Gray #A1ADB2
rgb(161, 173, 178) · hsl(198, 10%, 66%)
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 | #A1ADB2 | 2.11:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F5F5F5 | #BABED4 | 1.69:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F5F5F5 | #D3C9D2 | 1.48:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #D3C9D2 | #A1ADB2 | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #BABED4 | #A1ADB2 | 1.25:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #D3C9D2 | #BABED4 | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — White (#F5F5F5): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Light Gray (#A1ADB2): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Light Blue (#BABED4): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Light Gray (#D3C9D2): 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 Gray (#D3C9D2), Light Blue (#BABED4) and Light Gray (#A1ADB2).
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 #F5F5F5, #D3C9D2, #BABED4 and #A1ADB2. 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.