Romantic Cotton Candy & Periwinkle is a vivid light, split color palette tagged pastel, light, muted. The hues span about 111°, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather | #B7ABC3 | rgb(183, 171, 195) | hsl(270, 17%, 72%) | oklch(75.9% 0.036 308) | |
| Cotton Candy | #F4BDE1 | rgb(244, 189, 225) | hsl(321, 71%, 85%) | oklch(85.8% 0.078 340) | |
| Periwinkle | #CDD4FC | rgb(205, 212, 252) | hsl(231, 89%, 90%) | oklch(87.7% 0.056 277) | |
| Frost | #E1F0FF | rgb(225, 240, 255) | hsl(210, 100%, 94%) | oklch(94.8% 0.026 248) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Periwinkle takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 72% to 94%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Frost (#E1F0FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Heather (#B7ABC3) on #E1F0FF gives 1.88:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Periwinkle (#CDD4FC) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cotton Candy (#F4BDE1) 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 Cotton Candy & 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, Heather and Cotton Candy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#B7ABC3 on #E1F0FF | Aa | 1.88:1 | Fail |
#B7ABC3 on #CDD4FC | Aa | 1.5:1 | Fail |
#B7ABC3 on #F4BDE1 | Aa | 1.37:1 | Fail |
#F4BDE1 on #E1F0FF | Aa | 1.37:1 | Fail |
#CDD4FC on #E1F0FF | Aa | 1.26:1 | Fail |
#F4BDE1 on #CDD4FC | Aa | 1.09:1 | Fail |