Cheerful Sky Blue & Peach is a pastel light, complementary color palette tagged vintage, muted. Near-complementary hues (about 144° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. High lightness and gentle saturation put it firmly in pastel territory. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gray | #7E8180 | rgb(126, 129, 128) | hsl(160, 1%, 50%) | oklch(60.0% 0.004 174) | |
| Sky Blue | #8FCCD4 | rgb(143, 204, 212) | hsl(187, 45%, 70%) | oklch(80.7% 0.063 206) | |
| Ice | #D0F7F9 | rgb(208, 247, 249) | hsl(183, 77%, 90%) | oklch(94.9% 0.040 200) | |
| Peach | #FFEDC1 | rgb(255, 237, 193) | hsl(43, 100%, 88%) | oklch(95.0% 0.060 88) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (50% to 90%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for social media templates and gentle interfaces.
- Background: Ice (#D0F7F9) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Gray (#7E8180) on #D0F7F9 gives 3.44:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Peach (#FFEDC1) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Sky Blue (#8FCCD4) 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 Cheerful Sky Blue & Peach
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, Ice and Peach 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#7E8180 on #D0F7F9 | Aa | 3.44:1 | AA large only |
#7E8180 on #FFEDC1 | Aa | 3.4:1 | AA large only |
#7E8180 on #8FCCD4 | Aa | 2.2:1 | Fail |
#8FCCD4 on #D0F7F9 | Aa | 1.56:1 | Fail |
#8FCCD4 on #FFEDC1 | Aa | 1.54:1 | Fail |
#D0F7F9 on #FFEDC1 | Aa | 1.01:1 | Fail |