Soft Vanilla & Baby Blue is a vivid light, complementary color palette tagged pastel, light, muted. Baby Blue and Vanilla sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Blue | #A0CDFE | rgb(160, 205, 254) | hsl(211, 98%, 81%) | oklch(83.4% 0.084 251) | |
| Ballet | #FFD4D5 | rgb(255, 212, 213) | hsl(359, 100%, 92%) | oklch(90.7% 0.048 17) | |
| Lavender | #D5E7FF | rgb(213, 231, 255) | hsl(214, 100%, 92%) | oklch(92.2% 0.038 256) | |
| Vanilla | #CBF7B8 | rgb(203, 247, 184) | hsl(102, 80%, 85%) | oklch(93.0% 0.095 136) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Ballet takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 81% to 92%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Vanilla (#CBF7B8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Baby Blue (#A0CDFE) on #CBF7B8 gives 1.39:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Ballet (#FFD4D5) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Lavender (#D5E7FF) 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 Vanilla & Baby Blue
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 deuteranopia and tritanopia, Ballet and Vanilla 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#A0CDFE on #CBF7B8 | Aa | 1.39:1 | Fail |
#A0CDFE on #D5E7FF | Aa | 1.32:1 | Fail |
#A0CDFE on #FFD4D5 | Aa | 1.23:1 | Fail |
#FFD4D5 on #CBF7B8 | Aa | 1.12:1 | Fail |
#FFD4D5 on #D5E7FF | Aa | 1.07:1 | Fail |
#D5E7FF on #CBF7B8 | Aa | 1.05:1 | Fail |