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#FFDCD3Petal
#FFB8BFPink
#EA944CCarrot
#DA90B3Lilac
Carrot & Lilac Story is a vivid light, analogous color palette tagged spring, pastel, warm. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Petal, Pink, Carrot) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petal | #FFDCD3 | rgb(255, 220, 211) | hsl(12, 100%, 91%) | oklch(92.1% 0.041 35) | |
| Pink | #FFB8BF | rgb(255, 184, 191) | hsl(354, 100%, 86%) | oklch(85.0% 0.083 12) | |
| Carrot | #EA944C | rgb(234, 148, 76) | hsl(27, 79%, 61%) | oklch(74.2% 0.135 58) | |
| Lilac | #DA90B3 | rgb(218, 144, 179) | hsl(332, 50%, 71%) | oklch(73.8% 0.100 350) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (61% to 91%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Petal (#FFDCD3) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Lilac (#DA90B3) on #FFDCD3 gives 1.91:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Pink (#FFB8BF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Carrot (#EA944C) 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 and tritanopia, Petal and Pink 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFDCD3 on #DA90B3 | Aa | 1.91:1 | Fail |
#FFDCD3 on #EA944C | Aa | 1.86:1 | Fail |
#FFB8BF on #DA90B3 | Aa | 1.49:1 | Fail |
#FFB8BF on #EA944C | Aa | 1.46:1 | Fail |
#FFDCD3 on #FFB8BF | Aa | 1.28:1 | Fail |
#EA944C on #DA90B3 | Aa | 1.03:1 | Fail |
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