#FFABA9
#CFCAF3
#E2E69B
#93F9FF
#D0C79BPutty
#74DCD2Turquoise
#C6CEFFPeriwinkle
#FFC9D2Bubblegum
Sugar Turquoise & Periwinkle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putty | #D0C79B | rgb(208, 199, 155) | hsl(50, 36%, 71%) | oklch(82.6% 0.059 98) | |
| Turquoise | #74DCD2 | rgb(116, 220, 210) | hsl(174, 60%, 66%) | oklch(82.9% 0.098 187) | |
| Periwinkle | #C6CEFF | rgb(198, 206, 255) | hsl(232, 100%, 89%) | oklch(86.2% 0.069 278) | |
| Bubblegum | #FFC9D2 | rgb(255, 201, 210) | hsl(350, 100%, 89%) | oklch(88.6% 0.062 7) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (89% down to 66% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Bubblegum (#FFC9D2) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Putty (#D0C79B) on #FFC9D2 gives 1.18:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Periwinkle (#C6CEFF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Turquoise (#74DCD2) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
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Color blindness simulation
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Color-blind check: under protanopia and deuteranopia and tritanopia, Putty and Turquoise, Putty and Bubblegum, Turquoise and Periwinkle, Turquoise and Bubblegum, Periwinkle and Bubblegum 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#D0C79B on #FFC9D2 | Aa | 1.18:1 | Fail |
#74DCD2 on #FFC9D2 | Aa | 1.13:1 | Fail |
#D0C79B on #C6CEFF | Aa | 1.11:1 | Fail |
#74DCD2 on #C6CEFF | Aa | 1.06:1 | Fail |
#C6CEFF on #FFC9D2 | Aa | 1.06:1 | Fail |
#D0C79B on #74DCD2 | Aa | 1.05:1 | Fail |
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