Celadon & Vanilla Mist is a pastel light, split color palette tagged pastel, light, muted. The hues span about 80°, 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. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mushroom | #B8B2A4 | rgb(184, 178, 164) | hsl(42, 12%, 68%) | oklch(76.5% 0.021 88) | |
| Celadon | #A7D39D | rgb(167, 211, 157) | hsl(109, 38%, 72%) | oklch(82.2% 0.087 140) | |
| Vanilla | #D7E09F | rgb(215, 224, 159) | hsl(68, 51%, 75%) | oklch(88.4% 0.085 115) | |
| Champagne | #FFE9D5 | rgb(255, 233, 213) | hsl(29, 100%, 92%) | oklch(94.6% 0.036 65) |
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 (92% down to 68% lightness). A natural fit for social media templates and gentle interfaces.
- Background: Champagne (#FFE9D5) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Mushroom (#B8B2A4) on #FFE9D5 gives 1.8:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Vanilla (#D7E09F) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Celadon (#A7D39D) 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 Celadon & Vanilla Mist
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 and tritanopia, Vanilla and Champagne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#B8B2A4 on #FFE9D5 | Aa | 1.8:1 | Fail |
#B8B2A4 on #D7E09F | Aa | 1.51:1 | Fail |
#A7D39D on #FFE9D5 | Aa | 1.44:1 | Fail |
#B8B2A4 on #A7D39D | Aa | 1.25:1 | Fail |
#A7D39D on #D7E09F | Aa | 1.21:1 | Fail |
#D7E09F on #FFE9D5 | Aa | 1.19:1 | Fail |