Fern & Cotton Candy Drift color palette
Fern & Cotton Candy Drift is a vivid complementary color palette tagged modern. Near-complementary hues (about 131° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petal | #FFE5F1 | rgb(255, 229, 241) | hsl(332, 100%, 95%) | oklch(94.6% 0.032 348) | |
| Cotton Candy | #FFB8D9 | rgb(255, 184, 217) | hsl(332, 100%, 86%) | oklch(85.8% 0.092 350) | |
| Glacier | #B8E4FF | rgb(184, 228, 255) | hsl(203, 100%, 86%) | oklch(89.7% 0.059 235) | |
| Fern | #546705 | rgb(84, 103, 5) | hsl(72, 91%, 21%) | oklch(48.1% 0.114 122) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Cotton Candy takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 21% to 95%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Petal (#FFE5F1) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Fern (#546705) on #FFE5F1 gives 5.34:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Cotton Candy (#FFB8D9) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Glacier (#B8E4FF) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Petal on Fern at 5.34:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Fern & Cotton Candy Drift
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 and deuteranopia, Petal and Glacier 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFE5F1 on #546705 | Aa | 5.34:1 | AA |
#B8E4FF on #546705 | Aa | 4.69:1 | AA |
#FFB8D9 on #546705 | Aa | 3.95:1 | AA large only |
#FFE5F1 on #FFB8D9 | Aa | 1.35:1 | Fail |
#FFB8D9 on #B8E4FF | Aa | 1.19:1 | Fail |
#FFE5F1 on #B8E4FF | Aa | 1.14:1 | Fail |