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#C2DCFF
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#C4D88DCeladon
#F9C0B5Melon
#D7C8F3Periwinkle
#ABE4EFPowder Blue
Gentle Celadon & Melon is a vivid light, complementary color palette tagged pastel, light. Celadon and Powder Blue sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celadon | #C4D88D | rgb(196, 216, 141) | hsl(76, 49%, 70%) | oklch(85.0% 0.100 121) | |
| Melon | #F9C0B5 | rgb(249, 192, 181) | hsl(10, 85%, 84%) | oklch(85.6% 0.068 31) | |
| Periwinkle | #D7C8F3 | rgb(215, 200, 243) | hsl(261, 64%, 87%) | oklch(85.9% 0.061 301) | |
| Powder Blue | #ABE4EF | rgb(171, 228, 239) | hsl(190, 68%, 80%) | oklch(88.4% 0.060 211) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Periwinkle takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 70% to 87%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Powder Blue (#ABE4EF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Melon (#F9C0B5) on #ABE4EF gives 1.14:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Periwinkle (#D7C8F3) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Celadon (#C4D88D) 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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Color blindness simulation
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Color-blind check: under protanopia and deuteranopia and tritanopia, Celadon and Melon, Periwinkle and Powder Blue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#F9C0B5 on #ABE4EF | Aa | 1.14:1 | Fail |
#D7C8F3 on #ABE4EF | Aa | 1.12:1 | Fail |
#C4D88D on #ABE4EF | Aa | 1.11:1 | Fail |
#C4D88D on #F9C0B5 | Aa | 1.02:1 | Fail |
#F9C0B5 on #D7C8F3 | Aa | 1.02:1 | Fail |
#C4D88D on #D7C8F3 | Aa | 1.01:1 | Fail |
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