#FF9AC0
#91C4EE
#D2ADE6
#FDFDFD
#F4F1DEBeige
#F2CC8FApricot
#81B29ASage
#4AA1E8Cornflower
Zesty Cornflower & Apricot is a complementary color palette tagged pastel, white, blue. Beige and Cornflower sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beige | #F4F1DE | rgb(244, 241, 222) | hsl(52, 50%, 91%) | oklch(95.5% 0.025 100) | |
| Apricot | #F2CC8F | rgb(242, 204, 143) | hsl(37, 79%, 75%) | oklch(86.4% 0.089 79) | |
| Sage | #81B29A | rgb(129, 178, 154) | hsl(151, 24%, 60%) | oklch(72.2% 0.063 163) | |
| Cornflower | #4AA1E8 | rgb(74, 161, 232) | hsl(207, 77%, 60%) | oklch(68.7% 0.134 246) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Apricot takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 60% to 91%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Beige (#F4F1DE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cornflower (#4AA1E8) on #F4F1DE gives 2.45:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Apricot (#F2CC8F) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Sage (#81B29A) 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 tritanopia, Sage and Cornflower 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#F4F1DE on #4AA1E8 | Aa | 2.45:1 | Fail |
#F4F1DE on #81B29A | Aa | 2.11:1 | Fail |
#F2CC8F on #4AA1E8 | Aa | 1.83:1 | Fail |
#F2CC8F on #81B29A | Aa | 1.57:1 | Fail |
#F4F1DE on #F2CC8F | Aa | 1.34:1 | Fail |
#81B29A on #4AA1E8 | Aa | 1.16:1 | Fail |
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