Romantic Baby Blue & Periwinkle is a vivid light, split color palette tagged pastel, light, muted. The hues span about 107°, 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.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Blue | #AABBF3 | rgb(170, 187, 243) | hsl(226, 75%, 81%) | oklch(79.9% 0.082 271) | |
| Thistle | #D4B9CE | rgb(212, 185, 206) | hsl(313, 24%, 78%) | oklch(81.5% 0.042 334) | |
| Periwinkle | #DFCBFF | rgb(223, 203, 255) | hsl(263, 100%, 90%) | oklch(87.5% 0.074 302) | |
| Ice | #CEE8FC | rgb(206, 232, 252) | hsl(206, 88%, 90%) | oklch(91.8% 0.039 241) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (78% to 90%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ice (#CEE8FC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Baby Blue (#AABBF3) on #CEE8FC gives 1.49:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Periwinkle (#DFCBFF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Thistle (#D4B9CE) 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 Romantic Baby Blue & Periwinkle
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 protanopia, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#AABBF3 on #CEE8FC | Aa | 1.49:1 | Fail |
#D4B9CE on #CEE8FC | Aa | 1.42:1 | Fail |
#AABBF3 on #DFCBFF | Aa | 1.27:1 | Fail |
#D4B9CE on #DFCBFF | Aa | 1.21:1 | Fail |
#DFCBFF on #CEE8FC | Aa | 1.17:1 | Fail |
#AABBF3 on #D4B9CE | Aa | 1.05:1 | Fail |