Soft Sky Blue & Vanilla is a vivid light, complementary color palette tagged pastel, light, muted. Near-complementary hues (about 178° 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.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Blue | #71D9DF | rgb(113, 217, 223) | hsl(183, 63%, 66%) | oklch(82.5% 0.097 200) | |
| Bubblegum | #FFCDCC | rgb(255, 205, 204) | hsl(1, 100%, 90%) | oklch(89.2% 0.057 20) | |
| Vanilla | #E2E59D | rgb(226, 229, 157) | hsl(63, 58%, 76%) | oklch(90.3% 0.092 110) | |
| Lavender | #DEDAFF | rgb(222, 218, 255) | hsl(246, 100%, 93%) | oklch(90.3% 0.050 290) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Bubblegum takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 66% to 93%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Vanilla (#E2E59D) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Sky Blue (#71D9DF) on #E2E59D gives 1.25:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Bubblegum (#FFCDCC) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Lavender (#DEDAFF) 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 Sky Blue & Vanilla
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 and tritanopia, Sky Blue and Bubblegum, Sky Blue and Lavender 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#71D9DF on #E2E59D | Aa | 1.25:1 | Fail |
#71D9DF on #DEDAFF | Aa | 1.23:1 | Fail |
#71D9DF on #FFCDCC | Aa | 1.17:1 | Fail |
#FFCDCC on #E2E59D | Aa | 1.07:1 | Fail |
#FFCDCC on #DEDAFF | Aa | 1.05:1 | Fail |
#E2E59D on #DEDAFF | Aa | 1.02:1 | Fail |