Ivory Lilac & Periwinkle is a pastel light, analogous color palette tagged pastel, muted, romantic. The hues stay within 36° 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. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusty Blue | #A19DB1 | rgb(161, 157, 177) | hsl(252, 11%, 65%) | oklch(70.6% 0.029 295) | |
| Lilac | #E2A5CD | rgb(226, 165, 205) | hsl(321, 51%, 77%) | oklch(79.1% 0.088 340) | |
| Periwinkle | #E8C6F3 | rgb(232, 198, 243) | hsl(285, 65%, 86%) | oklch(86.9% 0.071 318) | |
| Lavender | #E6EBFF | rgb(230, 235, 255) | hsl(228, 100%, 95%) | oklch(94.2% 0.028 275) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its analogous hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (95% down to 65% lightness). A natural fit for social media templates and gentle interfaces.
- Background: Lavender (#E6EBFF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Dusty Blue (#A19DB1) on #E6EBFF gives 2.22:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Periwinkle (#E8C6F3) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Lilac (#E2A5CD) 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 Lilac & Periwinkle
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, Dusty Blue and Lilac 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#A19DB1 on #E6EBFF | Aa | 2.22:1 | Fail |
#A19DB1 on #E8C6F3 | Aa | 1.73:1 | Fail |
#E2A5CD on #E6EBFF | Aa | 1.69:1 | Fail |
#A19DB1 on #E2A5CD | Aa | 1.32:1 | Fail |
#E2A5CD on #E8C6F3 | Aa | 1.31:1 | Fail |
#E8C6F3 on #E6EBFF | Aa | 1.28:1 | Fail |