#7A91FF
#CBA6FF
#FF92EE
#87CBFF
#9C8FE6Cornflower
#FA85E8Orchid
#A7BFFFBaby Blue
#ECD1FFPeriwinkle
Orchid & Cornflower Hour is a vivid light, split color palette tagged happy, cold, blue. The hues span about 85°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornflower | #9C8FE6 | rgb(156, 143, 230) | hsl(249, 64%, 73%) | oklch(69.6% 0.126 290) | |
| Orchid | #FA85E8 | rgb(250, 133, 232) | hsl(309, 92%, 75%) | oklch(77.8% 0.184 333) | |
| Baby Blue | #A7BFFF | rgb(167, 191, 255) | hsl(224, 100%, 83%) | oklch(81.0% 0.095 268) | |
| Periwinkle | #ECD1FF | rgb(236, 209, 255) | hsl(275, 100%, 91%) | oklch(89.7% 0.068 311) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Baby Blue takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 73% to 91%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Periwinkle (#ECD1FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cornflower (#9C8FE6) on #ECD1FF gives 2.02:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Baby Blue (#A7BFFF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Orchid (#FA85E8) 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
#9C8FE6
#FA85E8
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Color-blind check: under protanopia and deuteranopia, Cornflower and Orchid, Baby Blue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#9C8FE6 on #ECD1FF | Aa | 2.02:1 | Fail |
#FA85E8 on #ECD1FF | Aa | 1.58:1 | Fail |
#9C8FE6 on #A7BFFF | Aa | 1.54:1 | Fail |
#A7BFFF on #ECD1FF | Aa | 1.31:1 | Fail |
#9C8FE6 on #FA85E8 | Aa | 1.28:1 | Fail |
#FA85E8 on #A7BFFF | Aa | 1.2:1 | Fail |
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