Cloud Apricot & Baby Pink color palette
Cloud Apricot & Baby Pink is a pastel light, complementary color palette tagged pastel. Ice and Apricot sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. The colors are light and airy, which suits friendly, soft-spoken brands. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice | #D5F8EF | rgb(213, 248, 239) | hsl(165, 71%, 90%) | oklch(95.2% 0.038 178) | |
| Baby Pink | #E7BDB6 | rgb(231, 189, 182) | hsl(9, 51%, 81%) | oklch(83.3% 0.050 29) | |
| Apricot | #FFCC7D | rgb(255, 204, 125) | hsl(36, 100%, 75%) | oklch(87.4% 0.113 77) | |
| Pewter | #A49B91 | rgb(164, 155, 145) | hsl(32, 9%, 61%) | oklch(69.4% 0.018 70) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Apricot takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 61% to 90%. Well suited to social media templates and gentle interfaces.
- Background: Ice (#D5F8EF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Pewter (#A49B91) on #D5F8EF gives 2.41:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Apricot (#FFCC7D) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Baby Pink (#E7BDB6) 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 Cloud Apricot & Baby Pink
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 tritanopia, Baby Pink and Apricot 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#D5F8EF on #A49B91 | Aa | 2.41:1 | Fail |
#FFCC7D on #A49B91 | Aa | 1.85:1 | Fail |
#E7BDB6 on #A49B91 | Aa | 1.61:1 | Fail |
#D5F8EF on #E7BDB6 | Aa | 1.5:1 | Fail |
#D5F8EF on #FFCC7D | Aa | 1.3:1 | Fail |
#E7BDB6 on #FFCC7D | Aa | 1.15:1 | Fail |