Clean Mauve & Ballet is a light, monochromatic color palette tagged muted, minimal, white. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Umber down to Linen. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linen | #FFF3EC | rgb(255, 243, 236) | hsl(22, 100%, 96%) | oklch(97.2% 0.016 53) | |
| Ballet | #F8D0EC | rgb(248, 208, 236) | hsl(318, 74%, 89%) | oklch(90.0% 0.058 337) | |
| Mauve | #ECB2E6 | rgb(236, 178, 230) | hsl(306, 60%, 81%) | oklch(83.3% 0.095 330) | |
| Umber | #675064 | rgb(103, 80, 100) | hsl(308, 13%, 36%) | oklch(46.2% 0.043 331) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (96% down to 36% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#FFF3EC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Umber (#675064) on #FFF3EC gives 6.63:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Ballet (#F8D0EC) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Mauve (#ECB2E6) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Linen on Umber at 6.63:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Clean Mauve & Ballet
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 deuteranopia and tritanopia, Linen and Ballet 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFF3EC on #675064 | Aa | 6.63:1 | AA |
#F8D0EC on #675064 | Aa | 5.24:1 | AA |
#ECB2E6 on #675064 | Aa | 4.15:1 | AA large only |
#FFF3EC on #ECB2E6 | Aa | 1.6:1 | Fail |
#FFF3EC on #F8D0EC | Aa | 1.27:1 | Fail |
#F8D0EC on #ECB2E6 | Aa | 1.26:1 | Fail |