Soft Seafoam & Tan is a vivid light, complementary color palette tagged pastel, light, green. Near-complementary hues (about 179° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petal | #FFD9F1 | rgb(255, 217, 241) | hsl(322, 100%, 93%) | oklch(92.4% 0.052 340) | |
| Glacier | #CAE4FF | rgb(202, 228, 255) | hsl(211, 100%, 90%) | oklch(90.8% 0.046 249) | |
| Seafoam | #86E0B2 | rgb(134, 224, 178) | hsl(149, 59%, 70%) | oklch(83.8% 0.109 161) | |
| Tan | #E2BE95 | rgb(226, 190, 149) | hsl(32, 57%, 74%) | oklch(82.3% 0.068 70) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (70% to 93%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Petal (#FFD9F1) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Tan (#E2BE95) on #FFD9F1 gives 1.37:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Glacier (#CAE4FF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Seafoam (#86E0B2) 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 Soft Seafoam & Tan
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 and deuteranopia, Seafoam and Tan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFD9F1 on #E2BE95 | Aa | 1.37:1 | Fail |
#CAE4FF on #E2BE95 | Aa | 1.33:1 | Fail |
#FFD9F1 on #86E0B2 | Aa | 1.23:1 | Fail |
#CAE4FF on #86E0B2 | Aa | 1.21:1 | Fail |
#86E0B2 on #E2BE95 | Aa | 1.11:1 | Fail |
#FFD9F1 on #CAE4FF | Aa | 1.02:1 | Fail |