Amber Cool Summer Dusk
Amber Cool Summer Dusk is a cool soft contrast palette built with blue tones. Copy the HEX codes, download the palette image, save it to your collection, or open related palettes below.
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Pairing tips
Use #D7E9F9 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #96A7BE or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #F2FAFF for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #EAF2FC;
--palette-color-2: #96A7BE;
--palette-color-3: #F2FAFF;
--palette-color-4: #D7E9F9;
}Amber Cool Summer Dusk colour names and contrast
Every value on this page is calculated from this palette's own HEX codes. The closest CSS named colour tells you what to call each shade, relative luminance shows how light or dark it truly is, and the contrast table shows which pairs are safe to set text in.
Swatch reference
| Swatch | Closest named colour | Match | Luminance | Hue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #EAF2FC | Alice Blue | 16 RGB pts | 0.880 | 213° |
| #96A7BE | Dark Gray | 45 RGB pts | 0.378 | 215° |
| #F2FAFF | Alice Blue | 5 RGB pts | 0.945 | 203° |
| #D7E9F9 | Lavender | 22 RGB pts | 0.796 | 208° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #96A7BE on #F2FAFF | 2.32:1 | fail | fail |
| #EAF2FC on #96A7BE | 2.17:1 | fail | fail |
| #96A7BE on #D7E9F9 | 1.97:1 | fail | fail |
| #F2FAFF on #D7E9F9 | 1.18:1 | fail | fail |
| #EAF2FC on #D7E9F9 | 1.10:1 | fail | fail |
| #EAF2FC on #F2FAFF | 1.07:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #96A7BE against #F2FAFF at 2.32:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #EAF2FC against #F2FAFF at 1.07:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #96A7BE (Dark Gray, luminance 0.378) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #F2FAFF (Alice Blue, luminance 0.945) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 6° across 3 of 4 colours, which makes this a near-monochrome palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #96A7BE on a #F2FAFF background, and reserve #EAF2FC for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a cool soft contrast color palette with blue tones.
Yes. Use the lightest color for backgrounds, deeper colors for text, and mid tones for buttons or accents. Check the contrast table above before setting body copy.
Yes. Use the copy buttons for the full palette or for a single color row.
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