Cotton Candy & Slate Echo is a neutral-based color palette tagged minimal, gray, white. Built almost entirely from neutrals, with Cotton Candy (#FFBCEB) 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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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onyx | #39393E | rgb(57, 57, 62) | hsl(240, 4%, 23%) | oklch(34.6% 0.009 286) | |
| Slate | #7F8295 | rgb(127, 130, 149) | hsl(232, 9%, 54%) | oklch(61.1% 0.029 278) | |
| Frost | #EBEEFA | rgb(235, 238, 250) | hsl(228, 60%, 95%) | oklch(95.0% 0.016 275) | |
| Cotton Candy | #FFBCEB | rgb(255, 188, 235) | hsl(318, 100%, 87%) | oklch(87.0% 0.097 338) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (23% to 95%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Frost (#EBEEFA) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Onyx (#39393E) on #EBEEFA gives 9.92:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cotton Candy (#FFBCEB) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Slate (#7F8295) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Onyx on Frost at 9.92:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Cotton Candy & Slate Echo
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, Frost and Cotton Candy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#39393E on #EBEEFA | Aa | 9.92:1 | AAA |
#39393E on #FFBCEB | Aa | 7.46:1 | AAA |
#7F8295 on #EBEEFA | Aa | 3.28:1 | AA large only |
#39393E on #7F8295 | Aa | 3.02:1 | AA large only |
#7F8295 on #FFBCEB | Aa | 2.47:1 | Fail |
#EBEEFA on #FFBCEB | Aa | 1.33:1 | Fail |