Hygge Apricot & Shadow is a pastel light, analogous color palette tagged scandinavian, muted, warm. The hues stay within 61° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. The colors are light and airy, which suits friendly, soft-spoken brands. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow | #94875B | rgb(148, 135, 91) | hsl(46, 24%, 47%) | oklch(62.4% 0.063 94) | |
| Silver | #C4C0BF | rgb(196, 192, 191) | hsl(12, 4%, 76%) | oklch(81.1% 0.005 34) | |
| Apricot | #FAD0AB | rgb(250, 208, 171) | hsl(28, 89%, 83%) | oklch(88.5% 0.068 63) | |
| Petal | #FFDEE6 | rgb(255, 222, 230) | hsl(345, 100%, 94%) | oklch(93.0% 0.038 1) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Apricot takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 47% to 94%. Well suited to social media templates and gentle interfaces.
- Background: Petal (#FFDEE6) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Shadow (#94875B) on #FFDEE6 gives 2.87:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Apricot (#FAD0AB) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Silver (#C4C0BF) 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 Hygge Apricot & Shadow
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, Silver and Apricot 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#94875B on #FFDEE6 | Aa | 2.87:1 | Fail |
#94875B on #FAD0AB | Aa | 2.5:1 | Fail |
#94875B on #C4C0BF | Aa | 1.98:1 | Fail |
#C4C0BF on #FFDEE6 | Aa | 1.45:1 | Fail |
#C4C0BF on #FAD0AB | Aa | 1.26:1 | Fail |
#FAD0AB on #FFDEE6 | Aa | 1.15:1 | Fail |