Champagne Thistle & Wisteria is a vivid light, split color palette tagged pastel, muted, cold. A split scheme: Lavender plays against Wisteria across roughly 106° of hue. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavender | #DBE1FF | rgb(219, 225, 255) | hsl(230, 100%, 93%) | oklch(91.4% 0.041 277) | |
| Baby Blue | #A1D0FC | rgb(161, 208, 252) | hsl(209, 94%, 81%) | oklch(84.0% 0.079 247) | |
| Thistle | #EAAFDB | rgb(234, 175, 219) | hsl(315, 58%, 80%) | oklch(82.2% 0.089 336) | |
| Wisteria | #B9A0D5 | rgb(185, 160, 213) | hsl(268, 39%, 73%) | oklch(74.6% 0.080 306) |
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 (93% down to 73% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Lavender (#DBE1FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Wisteria (#B9A0D5) on #DBE1FF gives 1.79:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Baby Blue (#A1D0FC) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Thistle (#EAAFDB) 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 Thistle & Wisteria
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, Lavender and Baby Blue, Baby Blue and Thistle, Thistle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#DBE1FF on #B9A0D5 | Aa | 1.79:1 | Fail |
#A1D0FC on #B9A0D5 | Aa | 1.43:1 | Fail |
#DBE1FF on #EAAFDB | Aa | 1.39:1 | Fail |
#EAAFDB on #B9A0D5 | Aa | 1.29:1 | Fail |
#DBE1FF on #A1D0FC | Aa | 1.25:1 | Fail |
#A1D0FC on #EAAFDB | Aa | 1.11:1 | Fail |