Aquamarine & Peach Drift is a vivid light, complementary color palette tagged pastel, light, muted. Bubblegum and Periwinkle sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubblegum | #FFCDCA | rgb(255, 205, 202) | hsl(3, 100%, 90%) | oklch(89.1% 0.057 22) | |
| Peach | #FFEFB3 | rgb(255, 239, 179) | hsl(47, 100%, 85%) | oklch(95.1% 0.078 95) | |
| Aquamarine | #C5FDC9 | rgb(197, 253, 201) | hsl(124, 93%, 88%) | oklch(94.2% 0.090 147) | |
| Periwinkle | #B3D2FF | rgb(179, 210, 255) | hsl(216, 100%, 85%) | oklch(85.6% 0.071 258) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (85% to 90%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Aquamarine (#C5FDC9) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Periwinkle (#B3D2FF) on #C5FDC9 gives 1.35:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Bubblegum (#FFCDCA) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Peach (#FFEFB3) 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 Aquamarine & Peach Drift
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, Bubblegum and Periwinkle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#C5FDC9 on #B3D2FF | Aa | 1.35:1 | Fail |
#FFEFB3 on #B3D2FF | Aa | 1.34:1 | Fail |
#FFCDCA on #FFEFB3 | Aa | 1.23:1 | Fail |
#FFCDCA on #C5FDC9 | Aa | 1.23:1 | Fail |
#FFCDCA on #B3D2FF | Aa | 1.09:1 | Fail |
#FFEFB3 on #C5FDC9 | Aa | 1:1 | Fail |