Blush Pistachio & Ballet color palette
Blush Pistachio & Ballet is a split color palette tagged modern. The hues span about 93°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pistachio | #A1BD5D | rgb(161, 189, 93) | hsl(78, 42%, 55%) | oklch(75.6% 0.127 123) | |
| Ballet | #FBD3DD | rgb(251, 211, 221) | hsl(345, 83%, 91%) | oklch(90.4% 0.047 1) | |
| Sage | #9CB59B | rgb(156, 181, 155) | hsl(118, 15%, 66%) | oklch(74.7% 0.046 144) | |
| Graphite | #3E4E42 | rgb(62, 78, 66) | hsl(135, 11%, 27%) | oklch(40.6% 0.028 153) |
Why it works and how to use it
Two of the four colors are near-neutral, which leaves room for Pistachio to lead. Lightness runs from 27% to 91%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ballet (#FBD3DD) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Graphite (#3E4E42) on #FBD3DD gives 6.52:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Pistachio (#A1BD5D) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Sage (#9CB59B) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Ballet on Graphite at 6.52:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Blush Pistachio & Ballet
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 deuteranopia and tritanopia, Pistachio and Sage 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FBD3DD on #3E4E42 | Aa | 6.52:1 | AA |
#A1BD5D on #3E4E42 | Aa | 4.19:1 | AA large only |
#9CB59B on #3E4E42 | Aa | 4:1 | AA large only |
#FBD3DD on #9CB59B | Aa | 1.63:1 | Fail |
#A1BD5D on #FBD3DD | Aa | 1.55:1 | Fail |
#A1BD5D on #9CB59B | Aa | 1.05:1 | Fail |