Lilac & Periwinkle Breeze is a light, split color palette tagged pastel, muted, romantic. The hues span about 110°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linen | #FFE9EC | rgb(255, 233, 236) | hsl(352, 100%, 96%) | oklch(95.2% 0.024 8) | |
| Baby Pink | #E9C5B9 | rgb(233, 197, 185) | hsl(15, 52%, 82%) | oklch(85.1% 0.044 39) | |
| Periwinkle | #D4BFF1 | rgb(212, 191, 241) | hsl(265, 64%, 85%) | oklch(83.9% 0.072 304) | |
| Lilac | #C293B7 | rgb(194, 147, 183) | hsl(314, 28%, 67%) | oklch(71.9% 0.074 335) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (96% down to 67% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#FFE9EC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Lilac (#C293B7) on #FFE9EC gives 2.22:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Periwinkle (#D4BFF1) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Baby Pink (#E9C5B9) 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 Lilac & Periwinkle Breeze
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 tritanopia, Baby Pink and Periwinkle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFE9EC on #C293B7 | Aa | 2.22:1 | Fail |
#E9C5B9 on #C293B7 | Aa | 1.61:1 | Fail |
#D4BFF1 on #C293B7 | Aa | 1.54:1 | Fail |
#FFE9EC on #D4BFF1 | Aa | 1.45:1 | Fail |
#FFE9EC on #E9C5B9 | Aa | 1.38:1 | Fail |
#E9C5B9 on #D4BFF1 | Aa | 1.05:1 | Fail |