Whisper Celadon & Oat is a pastel light, complementary color palette tagged pastel, green, white. Dusty Blue and Linen 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.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusty Blue | #85A2B0 | rgb(133, 162, 176) | hsl(200, 21%, 61%) | oklch(69.5% 0.038 229) | |
| Oat | #E7D3B1 | rgb(231, 211, 177) | hsl(38, 53%, 80%) | oklch(87.5% 0.050 81) | |
| Celadon | #AED87C | rgb(174, 216, 124) | hsl(87, 54%, 67%) | oklch(83.1% 0.128 129) | |
| Linen | #F7EDE2 | rgb(247, 237, 226) | hsl(31, 57%, 93%) | oklch(95.1% 0.018 70) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Celadon takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 61% to 93%. Well suited to social media templates and gentle interfaces.
- Background: Linen (#F7EDE2) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Dusty Blue (#85A2B0) on #F7EDE2 gives 2.33:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Celadon (#AED87C) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Oat (#E7D3B1) 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 Whisper Celadon & Oat
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, Oat and Celadon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#85A2B0 on #F7EDE2 | Aa | 2.33:1 | Fail |
#85A2B0 on #E7D3B1 | Aa | 1.84:1 | Fail |
#85A2B0 on #AED87C | Aa | 1.66:1 | Fail |
#AED87C on #F7EDE2 | Aa | 1.41:1 | Fail |
#E7D3B1 on #F7EDE2 | Aa | 1.27:1 | Fail |
#E7D3B1 on #AED87C | Aa | 1.11:1 | Fail |