Blush Wisteria & Dusty Blue is a pastel light, split color palette tagged pastel, muted, cold. The hues span about 100°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. The colors are light and airy, which suits friendly, soft-spoken brands. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusty Blue | #97A4C6 | rgb(151, 164, 198) | hsl(223, 29%, 68%) | oklch(72.0% 0.052 269) | |
| Wisteria | #BEB3F2 | rgb(190, 179, 242) | hsl(250, 71%, 83%) | oklch(79.8% 0.089 292) | |
| Thistle | #DBBBCF | rgb(219, 187, 207) | hsl(323, 31%, 80%) | oklch(82.5% 0.045 340) | |
| Lavender | #F6DFFF | rgb(246, 223, 255) | hsl(283, 100%, 94%) | oklch(93.2% 0.049 317) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (94% down to 68% lightness). A natural fit for social media templates and gentle interfaces.
- Background: Lavender (#F6DFFF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Dusty Blue (#97A4C6) on #F6DFFF gives 2:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Wisteria (#BEB3F2) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Thistle (#DBBBCF) 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 Blush Wisteria & 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, Dusty Blue and Wisteria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#97A4C6 on #F6DFFF | Aa | 2:1 | Fail |
#BEB3F2 on #F6DFFF | Aa | 1.55:1 | Fail |
#97A4C6 on #DBBBCF | Aa | 1.42:1 | Fail |
#DBBBCF on #F6DFFF | Aa | 1.41:1 | Fail |
#97A4C6 on #BEB3F2 | Aa | 1.29:1 | Fail |
#BEB3F2 on #DBBBCF | Aa | 1.1:1 | Fail |