Mauve & Lavender Gray Mist is a pastel light, split color palette tagged pastel, light, muted. The hues span about 93°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. The colors are light and airy, which suits friendly, soft-spoken brands. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mauve | #DFB8FA | rgb(223, 184, 250) | hsl(275, 87%, 85%) | oklch(83.9% 0.099 311) | |
| Powder Blue | #B1E7E9 | rgb(177, 231, 233) | hsl(182, 56%, 80%) | oklch(89.2% 0.055 199) | |
| Lavender Gray | #AEBEE7 | rgb(174, 190, 231) | hsl(223, 54%, 79%) | oklch(80.3% 0.061 268) | |
| White | #FDFDFD | rgb(253, 253, 253) | hsl(0, 0%, 99%) | oklch(99.4% 0.000 0) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Mauve takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 79% to 99%. Well suited to social media templates and gentle interfaces.
- Background: White (#FDFDFD) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Lavender Gray (#AEBEE7) on #FDFDFD gives 1.82:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Mauve (#DFB8FA) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Powder Blue (#B1E7E9) 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 Mauve & Lavender Gray Mist
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 deuteranopia, Mauve and Powder Blue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#AEBEE7 on #FDFDFD | Aa | 1.82:1 | Fail |
#DFB8FA on #FDFDFD | Aa | 1.67:1 | Fail |
#B1E7E9 on #AEBEE7 | Aa | 1.37:1 | Fail |
#B1E7E9 on #FDFDFD | Aa | 1.33:1 | Fail |
#DFB8FA on #B1E7E9 | Aa | 1.25:1 | Fail |
#DFB8FA on #AEBEE7 | Aa | 1.09:1 | Fail |