Mocha & Lilac Sky is a pastel light, monochromatic color palette tagged muted, warm, romantic. All four colors sit within 7° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. The colors are light and airy, which suits friendly, soft-spoken brands. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petal | #F5DCE8 | rgb(245, 220, 232) | hsl(331, 56%, 91%) | oklch(91.8% 0.032 347) | |
| Thistle | #E7BCD3 | rgb(231, 188, 211) | hsl(328, 47%, 82%) | oklch(84.0% 0.058 345) | |
| Lilac | #D198B7 | rgb(209, 152, 183) | hsl(327, 38%, 71%) | oklch(74.3% 0.079 345) | |
| Mocha | #AE7497 | rgb(174, 116, 151) | hsl(324, 26%, 57%) | oklch(63.0% 0.086 343) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (91% down to 57% lightness). A natural fit for social media templates and gentle interfaces.
- Background: Petal (#F5DCE8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Mocha (#AE7497) on #F5DCE8 gives 2.83:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Thistle (#E7BCD3) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Lilac (#D198B7) 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 Mocha & Lilac Sky
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, Petal and Thistle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#F5DCE8 on #AE7497 | Aa | 2.83:1 | Fail |
#E7BCD3 on #AE7497 | Aa | 2.18:1 | Fail |
#F5DCE8 on #D198B7 | Aa | 1.83:1 | Fail |
#D198B7 on #AE7497 | Aa | 1.55:1 | Fail |
#E7BCD3 on #D198B7 | Aa | 1.41:1 | Fail |
#F5DCE8 on #E7BCD3 | Aa | 1.3:1 | Fail |