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#D4BFF1
#C293B7
#C689AALilac
#BBA7A4Mushroom
#D2B3D2Thistle
#FFD5DDBallet
Lilac & Thistle Echo is a pastel light, analogous color palette tagged pastel, muted, romantic. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Lilac, Thistle, Ballet) give it a natural, low-tension flow. High lightness and gentle saturation put it firmly in pastel territory. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilac | #C689AA | rgb(198, 137, 170) | hsl(328, 35%, 66%) | oklch(70.1% 0.086 346) | |
| Mushroom | #BBA7A4 | rgb(187, 167, 164) | hsl(8, 14%, 69%) | oklch(74.5% 0.024 28) | |
| Thistle | #D2B3D2 | rgb(210, 179, 210) | hsl(300, 26%, 76%) | oklch(80.3% 0.055 326) | |
| Ballet | #FFD5DD | rgb(255, 213, 221) | hsl(349, 100%, 92%) | oklch(91.1% 0.048 5) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (66% to 92%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for social media templates and gentle interfaces.
- Background: Ballet (#FFD5DD) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Lilac (#C689AA) on #FFD5DD gives 2.09:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Thistle (#D2B3D2) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Mushroom (#BBA7A4) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#C689AA
#BBA7A4
#D2B3D2
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Color-blind check: under protanopia and deuteranopia and tritanopia, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#C689AA on #FFD5DD | Aa | 2.09:1 | Fail |
#BBA7A4 on #FFD5DD | Aa | 1.72:1 | Fail |
#C689AA on #D2B3D2 | Aa | 1.47:1 | Fail |
#D2B3D2 on #FFD5DD | Aa | 1.42:1 | Fail |
#C689AA on #BBA7A4 | Aa | 1.21:1 | Fail |
#BBA7A4 on #D2B3D2 | Aa | 1.21:1 | Fail |
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