Urban Bisque & Glacier is a pastel light, complementary color palette tagged modern, pastel, muted. Pewter and Bisque sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. The colors are light and airy, which suits friendly, soft-spoken brands. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pewter | #79ABA7 | rgb(121, 171, 167) | hsl(175, 23%, 57%) | oklch(70.5% 0.053 190) | |
| Glacier | #BBEBD9 | rgb(187, 235, 217) | hsl(158, 55%, 83%) | oklch(90.2% 0.055 170) | |
| Snow | #F7FCF7 | rgb(247, 252, 247) | hsl(120, 45%, 98%) | oklch(98.6% 0.008 146) | |
| Bisque | #FFE6C0 | rgb(255, 230, 192) | hsl(36, 100%, 88%) | oklch(93.6% 0.057 78) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Bisque takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 57% to 98%. Well suited to social media templates and gentle interfaces.
- Background: Snow (#F7FCF7) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Pewter (#79ABA7) on #F7FCF7 gives 2.47:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Bisque (#FFE6C0) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Glacier (#BBEBD9) 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 Urban Bisque & Glacier
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, Glacier and Snow, Glacier and Bisque 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#79ABA7 on #F7FCF7 | Aa | 2.47:1 | Fail |
#79ABA7 on #FFE6C0 | Aa | 2.11:1 | Fail |
#79ABA7 on #BBEBD9 | Aa | 1.95:1 | Fail |
#BBEBD9 on #F7FCF7 | Aa | 1.26:1 | Fail |
#F7FCF7 on #FFE6C0 | Aa | 1.17:1 | Fail |
#BBEBD9 on #FFE6C0 | Aa | 1.08:1 | Fail |