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#FFC0BD
#F7ECF9
#C8A9B3Heather
#C5B6ECThistle
#FECDFCCotton Candy
#E2EBFFLavender
Cotton Candy & Thistle Field is a vivid light, split color palette tagged pastel, light, muted. The hues span about 120°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather | #C8A9B3 | rgb(200, 169, 179) | hsl(341, 22%, 72%) | oklch(76.5% 0.038 357) | |
| Thistle | #C5B6EC | rgb(197, 182, 236) | hsl(257, 59%, 82%) | oklch(80.7% 0.077 297) | |
| Cotton Candy | #FECDFC | rgb(254, 205, 252) | hsl(302, 96%, 90%) | oklch(90.5% 0.082 328) | |
| Lavender | #E2EBFF | rgb(226, 235, 255) | hsl(221, 100%, 94%) | oklch(93.9% 0.029 266) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (94% down to 72% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Lavender (#E2EBFF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Heather (#C8A9B3) on #E2EBFF gives 1.8:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Cotton Candy (#FECDFC) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Thistle (#C5B6EC) 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, Cotton Candy and Lavender 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#C8A9B3 on #E2EBFF | Aa | 1.8:1 | Fail |
#C8A9B3 on #FECDFC | Aa | 1.57:1 | Fail |
#C5B6EC on #E2EBFF | Aa | 1.56:1 | Fail |
#C5B6EC on #FECDFC | Aa | 1.36:1 | Fail |
#C8A9B3 on #C5B6EC | Aa | 1.15:1 | Fail |
#FECDFC on #E2EBFF | Aa | 1.14:1 | Fail |
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