Cherry Ballet & Dove Gray is a neutral-based color palette tagged minimal, gray, white. Built almost entirely from neutrals, with Ballet (#FFD1CE) as the single point of color. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (20% to 100%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: White (#FDFDFF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Jet (#343434) on #FDFDFF gives 12.25:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Ballet (#FFD1CE) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dove Gray (#676C76) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Jet on White at 12.25:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Cherry Ballet & Dove Gray
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: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#343434 on #FDFDFF | Aa | 12.25:1 | AAA |
#FFD1CE on #343434 | Aa | 9.05:1 | AAA |
#FDFDFF on #676C76 | Aa | 5.19:1 | AA |
#FFD1CE on #676C76 | Aa | 3.83:1 | AA large only |
#343434 on #676C76 | Aa | 2.36:1 | Fail |
#FFD1CE on #FDFDFF | Aa | 1.35:1 | Fail |