Vanilla & Sage Breeze is a pastel light, split color palette tagged pastel, muted, beige. The hues span about 95°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. The colors are light and airy, which suits friendly, soft-spoken brands. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champagne | #FBE6CF | rgb(251, 230, 207) | hsl(31, 85%, 90%) | oklch(93.6% 0.038 70) | |
| Vanilla | #D3E6A6 | rgb(211, 230, 166) | hsl(78, 56%, 78%) | oklch(89.5% 0.086 122) | |
| Putty | #CFC59E | rgb(207, 197, 158) | hsl(48, 34%, 72%) | oklch(82.2% 0.053 95) | |
| Sage | #86AE8A | rgb(134, 174, 138) | hsl(126, 20%, 60%) | oklch(71.2% 0.068 147) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (60% to 90%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for social media templates and gentle interfaces.
- Background: Champagne (#FBE6CF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Sage (#86AE8A) on #FBE6CF gives 2.05:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Vanilla (#D3E6A6) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Putty (#CFC59E) 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 & Sage Breeze
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, Champagne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FBE6CF on #86AE8A | Aa | 2.05:1 | Fail |
#D3E6A6 on #86AE8A | Aa | 1.85:1 | Fail |
#CFC59E on #86AE8A | Aa | 1.44:1 | Fail |
#FBE6CF on #CFC59E | Aa | 1.43:1 | Fail |
#D3E6A6 on #CFC59E | Aa | 1.29:1 | Fail |
#FBE6CF on #D3E6A6 | Aa | 1.11:1 | Fail |