Antique Lilac & Dusty Blue is a complementary color palette tagged vintage, retro, muted. Lilac and Pine sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilac | #DA99BB | rgb(218, 153, 187) | hsl(329, 47%, 73%) | oklch(75.6% 0.089 347) | |
| Dusty Blue | #6FBEC0 | rgb(111, 190, 192) | hsl(181, 39%, 59%) | oklch(75.2% 0.078 198) | |
| Dust | #B79281 | rgb(183, 146, 129) | hsl(19, 27%, 61%) | oklch(69.0% 0.051 46) | |
| Pine | #246D72 | rgb(36, 109, 114) | hsl(184, 52%, 29%) | oklch(49.3% 0.071 202) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (29% to 73%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Dusty Blue (#6FBEC0) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Pine (#246D72) on #6FBEC0 gives 2.8:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Lilac (#DA99BB) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dust (#B79281) 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 Antique Lilac & Dusty Blue
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 protanopia and deuteranopia and tritanopia, Lilac and Dusty Blue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#6FBEC0 on #246D72 | Aa | 2.8:1 | Fail |
#DA99BB on #246D72 | Aa | 2.64:1 | Fail |
#B79281 on #246D72 | Aa | 2.12:1 | Fail |
#6FBEC0 on #B79281 | Aa | 1.32:1 | Fail |
#DA99BB on #B79281 | Aa | 1.24:1 | Fail |
#DA99BB on #6FBEC0 | Aa | 1.06:1 | Fail |