Bridal Sand & Celadon Bloom is a split color palette tagged pastel, muted, beige. 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.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand | #B8AA6D | rgb(184, 170, 109) | hsl(49, 35%, 57%) | oklch(73.6% 0.082 97) | |
| Ash | #96C6AC | rgb(150, 198, 172) | hsl(148, 30%, 68%) | oklch(78.5% 0.063 161) | |
| Celadon | #CBD89D | rgb(203, 216, 157) | hsl(73, 43%, 73%) | oklch(85.8% 0.079 118) | |
| Beige | #DDF5D8 | rgb(221, 245, 216) | hsl(110, 59%, 90%) | oklch(94.5% 0.046 140) |
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 (90% down to 57% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Beige (#DDF5D8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Sand (#B8AA6D) on #DDF5D8 gives 2.01:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Celadon (#CBD89D) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Ash (#96C6AC) 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 Bridal Sand & Celadon Bloom
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, Ash and Celadon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#B8AA6D on #DDF5D8 | Aa | 2.01:1 | Fail |
#96C6AC on #DDF5D8 | Aa | 1.65:1 | Fail |
#B8AA6D on #CBD89D | Aa | 1.54:1 | Fail |
#CBD89D on #DDF5D8 | Aa | 1.31:1 | Fail |
#96C6AC on #CBD89D | Aa | 1.26:1 | Fail |
#B8AA6D on #96C6AC | Aa | 1.22:1 | Fail |