Elegant Thistle & Bubblegum is a light, analogous color palette tagged pastel, muted, warm. The hues stay within 67° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggshell | #F7E9DF | rgb(247, 233, 223) | hsl(25, 60%, 92%) | oklch(94.2% 0.020 58) | |
| Bubblegum | #FFC8D4 | rgb(255, 200, 212) | hsl(347, 100%, 89%) | oklch(88.5% 0.064 4) | |
| Thistle | #E9AFD8 | rgb(233, 175, 216) | hsl(318, 57%, 80%) | oklch(82.0% 0.086 337) | |
| Dust | #C29991 | rgb(194, 153, 145) | hsl(10, 29%, 66%) | oklch(71.9% 0.051 31) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its analogous hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (92% down to 66% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Eggshell (#F7E9DF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Dust (#C29991) on #F7E9DF gives 2.14:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Bubblegum (#FFC8D4) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Thistle (#E9AFD8) 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 Elegant Thistle & Bubblegum
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: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#F7E9DF on #C29991 | Aa | 2.14:1 | Fail |
#FFC8D4 on #C29991 | Aa | 1.75:1 | Fail |
#F7E9DF on #E9AFD8 | Aa | 1.53:1 | Fail |
#E9AFD8 on #C29991 | Aa | 1.4:1 | Fail |
#FFC8D4 on #E9AFD8 | Aa | 1.25:1 | Fail |
#F7E9DF on #FFC8D4 | Aa | 1.22:1 | Fail |