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#FFE1BB
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#96D9B8
#86ECD8Seafoam
#BECEF8Periwinkle
#E1C579Saffron
#E6B9C6Thistle
Cloud Saffron & Seafoam is a vivid light, complementary color palette tagged pastel, light, blue. Seafoam and Thistle sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seafoam | #86ECD8 | rgb(134, 236, 216) | hsl(168, 73%, 73%) | oklch(87.5% 0.100 180) | |
| Periwinkle | #BECEF8 | rgb(190, 206, 248) | hsl(223, 81%, 86%) | oklch(85.3% 0.061 269) | |
| Saffron | #E1C579 | rgb(225, 197, 121) | hsl(44, 63%, 68%) | oklch(83.1% 0.101 90) | |
| Thistle | #E6B9C6 | rgb(230, 185, 198) | hsl(343, 47%, 81%) | oklch(82.9% 0.054 359) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Periwinkle takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 68% to 86%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Seafoam (#86ECD8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Thistle (#E6B9C6) on #86ECD8 gives 1.24:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Periwinkle (#BECEF8) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Saffron (#E1C579) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
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Color-blind check: under protanopia and deuteranopia and tritanopia, Periwinkle and Thistle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#86ECD8 on #E6B9C6 | Aa | 1.24:1 | Fail |
#86ECD8 on #E1C579 | Aa | 1.2:1 | Fail |
#86ECD8 on #BECEF8 | Aa | 1.12:1 | Fail |
#BECEF8 on #E6B9C6 | Aa | 1.1:1 | Fail |
#BECEF8 on #E1C579 | Aa | 1.07:1 | Fail |
#E1C579 on #E6B9C6 | Aa | 1.03:1 | Fail |
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