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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beige | #FAF4DE | rgb(250, 244, 222) | hsl(47, 74%, 93%) | oklch(96.6% 0.030 94) | |
| Vanilla | #F1E1A5 | rgb(241, 225, 165) | hsl(47, 73%, 80%) | oklch(90.9% 0.079 95) | |
| Sky Blue | #88C2D7 | rgb(136, 194, 215) | hsl(196, 50%, 69%) | oklch(78.2% 0.067 223) | |
| Charcoal | #314757 | rgb(49, 71, 87) | hsl(205, 28%, 27%) | oklch(38.7% 0.039 241) |
Why it works and how to use it
Lemon Vanilla & Sky Blue is a complementary color palette tagged summer, muted, white. Beige and Charcoal sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
With 4 chromatic colors, Vanilla takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 27% to 93%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Beige (#FAF4DE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Charcoal (#314757) on #FAF4DE gives 8.79:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Vanilla (#F1E1A5) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Sky Blue (#88C2D7) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Beige on Charcoal at 8.79:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Lemon Vanilla & Sky Blue
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: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Palette card

Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#FAF4DE on #314757 | Aa | 8.79:1 | AAA |
#F1E1A5 on #314757 | Aa | 7.4:1 | AAA |
#88C2D7 on #314757 | Aa | 4.95:1 | AA |
#FAF4DE on #88C2D7 | Aa | 1.77:1 | Fail |
#F1E1A5 on #88C2D7 | Aa | 1.49:1 | Fail |
#FAF4DE on #F1E1A5 | Aa | 1.19:1 | Fail |