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#AD95BBHeather
#EBB5C9Thistle
#DF92AEFlamingo
#9EC0DESky Blue
Violet Flamingo & Thistle is a pastel light, complementary color palette tagged pastel, muted, pink. Near-complementary hues (about 130° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. High lightness and gentle saturation put it firmly in pastel territory. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather | #AD95BB | rgb(173, 149, 187) | hsl(278, 22%, 66%) | oklch(70.4% 0.061 313) | |
| Thistle | #EBB5C9 | rgb(235, 181, 201) | hsl(338, 57%, 82%) | oklch(82.8% 0.067 355) | |
| Flamingo | #DF92AE | rgb(223, 146, 174) | hsl(338, 55%, 72%) | oklch(74.5% 0.099 356) | |
| Sky Blue | #9EC0DE | rgb(158, 192, 222) | hsl(208, 49%, 75%) | oklch(79.3% 0.056 245) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (66% to 82%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for social media templates and gentle interfaces.
- Background: Thistle (#EBB5C9) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Heather (#AD95BB) on #EBB5C9 gives 1.54:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Flamingo (#DF92AE) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Sky Blue (#9EC0DE) 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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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
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Color-blind check: under protanopia and deuteranopia, Heather and Flamingo, Thistle and Sky Blue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#AD95BB on #EBB5C9 | Aa | 1.54:1 | Fail |
#AD95BB on #9EC0DE | Aa | 1.42:1 | Fail |
#EBB5C9 on #DF92AE | Aa | 1.35:1 | Fail |
#DF92AE on #9EC0DE | Aa | 1.25:1 | Fail |
#AD95BB on #DF92AE | Aa | 1.14:1 | Fail |
#EBB5C9 on #9EC0DE | Aa | 1.08:1 | Fail |
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