Champagne Wheat & Champagne is a pastel light, analogous color palette tagged muted, beige, gray. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Dust, Putty, Wheat) give it a natural, low-tension flow. High lightness and gentle saturation put it firmly in pastel territory. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dust | #BC9D9C | rgb(188, 157, 156) | hsl(2, 19%, 67%) | oklch(72.4% 0.037 20) | |
| Putty | #D6C6BF | rgb(214, 198, 191) | hsl(18, 22%, 79%) | oklch(83.8% 0.021 45) | |
| Wheat | #EAD9A0 | rgb(234, 217, 160) | hsl(46, 64%, 77%) | oklch(88.6% 0.076 93) | |
| Champagne | #FFE9D2 | rgb(255, 233, 210) | hsl(31, 100%, 91%) | oklch(94.6% 0.039 69) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (67% to 91%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for social media templates and gentle interfaces.
- Background: Champagne (#FFE9D2) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Dust (#BC9D9C) on #FFE9D2 gives 2.11:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Wheat (#EAD9A0) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Putty (#D6C6BF) 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 Wheat & Champagne
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 tritanopia, Putty and Wheat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#BC9D9C on #FFE9D2 | Aa | 2.11:1 | Fail |
#BC9D9C on #EAD9A0 | Aa | 1.77:1 | Fail |
#BC9D9C on #D6C6BF | Aa | 1.5:1 | Fail |
#D6C6BF on #FFE9D2 | Aa | 1.41:1 | Fail |
#EAD9A0 on #FFE9D2 | Aa | 1.19:1 | Fail |
#D6C6BF on #EAD9A0 | Aa | 1.18:1 | Fail |