Amethyst Celadon & Thistle is a pastel light, complementary color palette tagged pastel, light, muted. Celadon and Thistle sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. The colors are light and airy, which suits friendly, soft-spoken brands. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celadon | #A0DCA3 | rgb(160, 220, 163) | hsl(123, 46%, 75%) | oklch(83.9% 0.100 146) | |
| Glacier | #BDE0FE | rgb(189, 224, 254) | hsl(208, 97%, 87%) | oklch(89.1% 0.056 244) | |
| Thistle | #CDB4DB | rgb(205, 180, 219) | hsl(278, 35%, 78%) | oklch(80.4% 0.060 313) | |
| White | #FDFDFD | rgb(253, 253, 253) | hsl(0, 0%, 99%) | oklch(99.4% 0.000 0) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Glacier takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 75% to 99%. Well suited to social media templates and gentle interfaces.
- Background: White (#FDFDFD) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Thistle (#CDB4DB) on #FDFDFD gives 1.85:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Glacier (#BDE0FE) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Celadon (#A0DCA3) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Amethyst Celadon & Thistle
A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
Primary action SecondaryColor blindness simulation
Color-blind check: under tritanopia, Celadon and Glacier become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#CDB4DB on #FDFDFD | Aa | 1.85:1 | Fail |
#A0DCA3 on #FDFDFD | Aa | 1.56:1 | Fail |
#BDE0FE on #CDB4DB | Aa | 1.37:1 | Fail |
#BDE0FE on #FDFDFD | Aa | 1.35:1 | Fail |
#A0DCA3 on #CDB4DB | Aa | 1.19:1 | Fail |
#A0DCA3 on #BDE0FE | Aa | 1.15:1 | Fail |