Gentle Baby Blue & Glacier is a vivid light, complementary color palette tagged pastel, light, blue. Near-complementary hues (about 143° 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.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Blue | #72D8FA | rgb(114, 216, 250) | hsl(195, 93%, 71%) | oklch(83.3% 0.106 222) | |
| Glacier | #AFEAFF | rgb(175, 234, 255) | hsl(196, 100%, 84%) | oklch(90.4% 0.066 222) | |
| Ballet | #FBD3EB | rgb(251, 211, 235) | hsl(324, 83%, 91%) | oklch(90.8% 0.054 342) | |
| Parchment | #F0EBC2 | rgb(240, 235, 194) | hsl(53, 61%, 85%) | oklch(93.4% 0.054 102) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Glacier takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 71% to 91%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Parchment (#F0EBC2) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Baby Blue (#72D8FA) on #F0EBC2 gives 1.34:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Glacier (#AFEAFF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Ballet (#FBD3EB) 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 Gentle Baby Blue & Glacier
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 and tritanopia, Baby Blue and Glacier, Baby Blue and Ballet, Glacier and Ballet 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#72D8FA on #F0EBC2 | Aa | 1.34:1 | Fail |
#72D8FA on #AFEAFF | Aa | 1.24:1 | Fail |
#72D8FA on #FBD3EB | Aa | 1.21:1 | Fail |
#FBD3EB on #F0EBC2 | Aa | 1.11:1 | Fail |
#AFEAFF on #F0EBC2 | Aa | 1.08:1 | Fail |
#AFEAFF on #FBD3EB | Aa | 1.03:1 | Fail |