Baby Shower is a vivid light, complementary color palette tagged pastel, light, muted. Near-complementary hues (about 130° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thistle | #CDB4DB | rgb(205, 180, 219) | hsl(278, 35%, 78%) | oklch(80.4% 0.060 313) | |
| Bubblegum | #FFC8DD | rgb(255, 200, 221) | hsl(337, 100%, 89%) | oklch(88.7% 0.068 354) | |
| Cotton Candy | #FFAFCC | rgb(255, 175, 204) | hsl(338, 100%, 84%) | oklch(83.8% 0.100 356) | |
| Glacier | #BDE0FE | rgb(189, 224, 254) | hsl(208, 97%, 87%) | oklch(89.1% 0.056 244) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (89% down to 78% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Glacier (#BDE0FE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Thistle (#CDB4DB) on #BDE0FE gives 1.37:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Bubblegum (#FFC8DD) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cotton Candy (#FFAFCC) 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 Baby Shower
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, Thistle and Bubblegum, Bubblegum 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 #BDE0FE | Aa | 1.37:1 | Fail |
#CDB4DB on #FFC8DD | Aa | 1.31:1 | Fail |
#FFAFCC on #BDE0FE | Aa | 1.24:1 | Fail |
#FFC8DD on #FFAFCC | Aa | 1.19:1 | Fail |
#CDB4DB on #FFAFCC | Aa | 1.1:1 | Fail |
#FFC8DD on #BDE0FE | Aa | 1.05:1 | Fail |