Ivory Cotton Candy & Putty is a vivid light, analogous color palette tagged pastel, muted, warm. The hues stay within 64° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dust | #C6938B | rgb(198, 147, 139) | hsl(8, 34%, 66%) | oklch(71.0% 0.063 29) | |
| Putty | #D8C99A | rgb(216, 201, 154) | hsl(45, 44%, 73%) | oklch(83.7% 0.064 92) | |
| Cotton Candy | #FAB3CA | rgb(250, 179, 202) | hsl(341, 88%, 84%) | oklch(84.0% 0.087 358) | |
| Papaya | #FFE9D7 | rgb(255, 233, 215) | hsl(27, 100%, 92%) | oklch(94.7% 0.034 62) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Cotton Candy takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 66% to 92%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Papaya (#FFE9D7) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Dust (#C6938B) on #FFE9D7 gives 2.25:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Cotton Candy (#FAB3CA) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Putty (#D8C99A) 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 Ivory Cotton Candy & Putty
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 deuteranopia and tritanopia, Putty and Cotton Candy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#C6938B on #FFE9D7 | Aa | 2.25:1 | Fail |
#C6938B on #D8C99A | Aa | 1.6:1 | Fail |
#C6938B on #FAB3CA | Aa | 1.56:1 | Fail |
#FAB3CA on #FFE9D7 | Aa | 1.45:1 | Fail |
#D8C99A on #FFE9D7 | Aa | 1.4:1 | Fail |
#D8C99A on #FAB3CA | Aa | 1.03:1 | Fail |