Champagne Celadon & Apricot is a pastel light, analogous color palette tagged pastel, light, muted. The hues stay within 69° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand | #BCB284 | rgb(188, 178, 132) | hsl(49, 29%, 63%) | oklch(76.0% 0.063 97) | |
| Melon | #EABBAB | rgb(234, 187, 171) | hsl(15, 60%, 79%) | oklch(83.0% 0.059 40) | |
| Celadon | #C2DA9E | rgb(194, 218, 158) | hsl(84, 45%, 74%) | oklch(85.6% 0.084 126) | |
| Apricot | #FFD3A5 | rgb(255, 211, 165) | hsl(31, 100%, 82%) | oklch(89.4% 0.078 68) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (63% to 82%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for social media templates and gentle interfaces.
- Background: Apricot (#FFD3A5) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Sand (#BCB284) on #FFD3A5 gives 1.54:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Melon (#EABBAB) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Celadon (#C2DA9E) 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 Champagne Celadon & Apricot
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, Sand and Melon, Melon and Celadon, Celadon and Apricot 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#BCB284 on #FFD3A5 | Aa | 1.54:1 | Fail |
#BCB284 on #C2DA9E | Aa | 1.4:1 | Fail |
#BCB284 on #EABBAB | Aa | 1.24:1 | Fail |
#EABBAB on #FFD3A5 | Aa | 1.24:1 | Fail |
#EABBAB on #C2DA9E | Aa | 1.13:1 | Fail |
#C2DA9E on #FFD3A5 | Aa | 1.09:1 | Fail |