Vanilla & Glacier Path is a pastel light, split color palette tagged light, pastel, muted. A split scheme: Fog plays against Vanilla across roughly 115° of hue. High lightness and gentle saturation put it firmly in pastel territory. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fog | #C1D7C4 | rgb(193, 215, 196) | hsl(128, 22%, 80%) | oklch(85.7% 0.035 149) | |
| Glacier | #BBF0F9 | rgb(187, 240, 249) | hsl(189, 84%, 85%) | oklch(92.2% 0.055 209) | |
| Vanilla | #E5F1BF | rgb(229, 241, 191) | hsl(74, 64%, 85%) | oklch(93.7% 0.067 119) | |
| Smoke | #F0FBF8 | rgb(240, 251, 248) | hsl(164, 58%, 96%) | oklch(97.9% 0.012 178) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (80% to 96%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for social media templates and gentle interfaces.
- Background: Smoke (#F0FBF8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Fog (#C1D7C4) on #F0FBF8 gives 1.44:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Glacier (#BBF0F9) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Vanilla (#E5F1BF) 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 Vanilla & Glacier Path
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, Fog and Glacier 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#C1D7C4 on #F0FBF8 | Aa | 1.44:1 | Fail |
#C1D7C4 on #E5F1BF | Aa | 1.28:1 | Fail |
#C1D7C4 on #BBF0F9 | Aa | 1.23:1 | Fail |
#BBF0F9 on #F0FBF8 | Aa | 1.17:1 | Fail |
#E5F1BF on #F0FBF8 | Aa | 1.12:1 | Fail |
#BBF0F9 on #E5F1BF | Aa | 1.04:1 | Fail |