Whisper Vanilla & Cotton Candy is a vivid light, split color palette tagged pastel, light, warm. The hues span about 97°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Candy | #FCACC1 | rgb(252, 172, 193) | hsl(344, 93%, 83%) | oklch(82.7% 0.097 2) | |
| Peach Puff | #FFD4B8 | rgb(255, 212, 184) | hsl(24, 100%, 86%) | oklch(90.0% 0.061 55) | |
| Ivory | #FFF9E6 | rgb(255, 249, 230) | hsl(46, 100%, 95%) | oklch(98.2% 0.026 92) | |
| Vanilla | #E0FAAE | rgb(224, 250, 174) | hsl(81, 88%, 83%) | oklch(94.8% 0.101 124) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (95% down to 83% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ivory (#FFF9E6) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cotton Candy (#FCACC1) on #FFF9E6 gives 1.69:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Peach Puff (#FFD4B8) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Vanilla (#E0FAAE) 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 Vanilla & Cotton Candy
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, Ivory 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FCACC1 on #FFF9E6 | Aa | 1.69:1 | Fail |
#FCACC1 on #E0FAAE | Aa | 1.56:1 | Fail |
#FCACC1 on #FFD4B8 | Aa | 1.3:1 | Fail |
#FFD4B8 on #FFF9E6 | Aa | 1.3:1 | Fail |
#FFD4B8 on #E0FAAE | Aa | 1.2:1 | Fail |
#FFF9E6 on #E0FAAE | Aa | 1.08:1 | Fail |