Cotton Candy & Lilac Mist is a vivid light, monochromatic color palette tagged muted, warm, romantic. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Stone down to Smoke. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke | #FFF0F5 | rgb(255, 240, 245) | hsl(340, 100%, 97%) | oklch(96.8% 0.017 355) | |
| Cotton Candy | #FFB3D4 | rgb(255, 179, 212) | hsl(334, 100%, 85%) | oklch(84.8% 0.097 352) | |
| Lilac | #D7919C | rgb(215, 145, 156) | hsl(351, 47%, 71%) | oklch(72.9% 0.086 9) | |
| Stone | #9A8C91 | rgb(154, 140, 145) | hsl(339, 6%, 58%) | oklch(65.4% 0.018 354) |
Why it works and how to use it
Two of the four colors are near-neutral, which leaves room for Cotton Candy to lead. Lightness runs from 58% to 97%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Smoke (#FFF0F5) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Stone (#9A8C91) on #FFF0F5 gives 2.91:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Cotton Candy (#FFB3D4) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Lilac (#D7919C) 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 Cotton Candy & Lilac Mist
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, Lilac and Stone 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFF0F5 on #9A8C91 | Aa | 2.91:1 | Fail |
#FFF0F5 on #D7919C | Aa | 2.26:1 | Fail |
#FFB3D4 on #9A8C91 | Aa | 1.94:1 | Fail |
#FFF0F5 on #FFB3D4 | Aa | 1.5:1 | Fail |
#FFB3D4 on #D7919C | Aa | 1.5:1 | Fail |
#D7919C on #9A8C91 | Aa | 1.29:1 | Fail |