#688E79
#83B9C6
#B7D3A5
#D0D1D0
#817695Slate
#7E97ACPewter
#A1ACD3Heather
#EFC9EBCotton Candy
Birch Cotton Candy & Heather color palette
Birch Cotton Candy & Heather is a split color palette tagged scandinavian, muted, gray. The hues span about 99°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slate | #817695 | rgb(129, 118, 149) | hsl(261, 13%, 52%) | oklch(58.7% 0.048 301) | |
| Pewter | #7E97AC | rgb(126, 151, 172) | hsl(207, 22%, 58%) | oklch(66.4% 0.042 244) | |
| Heather | #A1ACD3 | rgb(161, 172, 211) | hsl(227, 36%, 73%) | oklch(74.9% 0.058 273) | |
| Cotton Candy | #EFC9EB | rgb(239, 201, 235) | hsl(306, 54%, 86%) | oklch(87.9% 0.062 330) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (52% to 86%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Cotton Candy (#EFC9EB) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Slate (#817695) on #EFC9EB gives 2.87:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Heather (#A1ACD3) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Pewter (#7E97AC) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
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Color blindness simulation
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Color-blind check: under deuteranopia, Slate and Pewter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#817695 on #EFC9EB | Aa | 2.87:1 | Fail |
#7E97AC on #EFC9EB | Aa | 2.06:1 | Fail |
#817695 on #A1ACD3 | Aa | 1.89:1 | Fail |
#A1ACD3 on #EFC9EB | Aa | 1.52:1 | Fail |
#817695 on #7E97AC | Aa | 1.39:1 | Fail |
#7E97AC on #A1ACD3 | Aa | 1.35:1 | Fail |
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