Lilac & Ballet Haze is a monochromatic color palette tagged spring, pink, gray. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Graphite down to Ballet. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilac | #D79EAB | rgb(215, 158, 171) | hsl(346, 42%, 73%) | oklch(75.7% 0.070 4) | |
| Ballet | #EFD9DE | rgb(239, 217, 222) | hsl(346, 41%, 89%) | oklch(90.5% 0.025 2) | |
| Mushroom | #A4B1A3 | rgb(164, 177, 163) | hsl(116, 8%, 67%) | oklch(74.6% 0.025 143) | |
| Graphite | #434C45 | rgb(67, 76, 69) | hsl(133, 6%, 28%) | oklch(40.6% 0.016 152) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (89% down to 28% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ballet (#EFD9DE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Graphite (#434C45) on #EFD9DE gives 6.64:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Lilac (#D79EAB) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Mushroom (#A4B1A3) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Ballet on Graphite at 6.64:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Lilac & Ballet Haze
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, Lilac and Mushroom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#EFD9DE on #434C45 | Aa | 6.64:1 | AA |
#A4B1A3 on #434C45 | Aa | 3.98:1 | AA large only |
#D79EAB on #434C45 | Aa | 3.97:1 | AA large only |
#D79EAB on #EFD9DE | Aa | 1.67:1 | Fail |
#EFD9DE on #A4B1A3 | Aa | 1.67:1 | Fail |
#D79EAB on #A4B1A3 | Aa | 1:1 | Fail |