What HEX colors are in the Apricot Shell Scene palette?

The Apricot Shell Scene palette uses #E1CBAD, #BAC5E8, #F1D6C5, #B7D3A6. Its highest-contrast pair is 1.24:1.

Is the Apricot Shell Scene palette accessible for text?

Use #E1CBAD on #BAC5E8 for the strongest contrast. Always check the WCAG ratio before setting body copy.

#E1CBAD

#BAC5E8

#F1D6C5

#B7D3A6

Apricot Shell Scene

Apricot Shell Scene is a balanced warm and cool soft contrast palette built with orange, navy blue, orange red, green tones. Copy the HEX codes, download the palette image, save it to your collection, or open related palettes below.

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#E1CBAD

Orange

#BAC5E8

Navy blue

#F1D6C5

Orange red

#B7D3A6

Green

MoodSweet toneSmooth colors with a soft visual style.

ContrastSoft contrastHelps decide how to use text, buttons, and backgrounds.

Main tonesorange, navy blue, orange redThe strongest color families in this palette.

Best fitSoft brandsWellness, skincare, stationery, and calm UI.

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Use this palette for

Apricot Shell skincare label Orange soft background Navy blue stationery set Balanced warm and cool wellness page Pastel palettes Cool Apricot Shell tones

Pairing tips

Background

Use #B7D3A6 for soft sections, cards, or open space.

Text and headings

Use #BAC5E8 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.

Accent color

Use #F1D6C5 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.

CSS variables

:root {
  --palette-color-1: #E1CBAD;
  --palette-color-2: #BAC5E8;
  --palette-color-3: #F1D6C5;
  --palette-color-4: #B7D3A6;
}

Apricot Shell Scene 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
#E1CBAD	Nude	45 RGB pts	0.617	35°
#BAC5E8	Light Steel Blue	22 RGB pts	0.562	226°
#F1D6C5	Bone	22 RGB pts	0.708	23°
#B7D3A6	Silver	60 RGB pts	0.594	97°

Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)

Colour pair	Ratio	Body text	Large text
#BAC5E8 on #F1D6C5	1.24:1	fail	fail
#F1D6C5 on #B7D3A6	1.18:1	fail	fail
#E1CBAD on #F1D6C5	1.14:1	fail	fail
#E1CBAD on #BAC5E8	1.09:1	fail	fail
#BAC5E8 on #B7D3A6	1.05:1	fail	fail
#E1CBAD on #B7D3A6	1.04:1	fail	fail

What this means in practice

Highest contrast: #BAC5E8 against #F1D6C5 at 1.24:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
Lowest contrast: #E1CBAD against #B7D3A6 at 1.04:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
Darkest colour: #BAC5E8 (Light Steel Blue, luminance 0.562) — the natural choice for headings.
Lightest colour: #F1D6C5 (Bone, luminance 0.708) — best used for backgrounds.
Hue spread: 202° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a broad multicolour palette.
Text recommendation: set type in #BAC5E8 on a #F1D6C5 background, and reserve #E1CBAD for borders, icons or accents.

FAQ

What type of palette is Apricot Shell Scene?

It is a balanced warm and cool soft contrast color palette with orange, navy blue, orange red, green tones.

Can this palette work for websites?

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.

Can I copy the HEX colors?

Yes. Use the copy buttons for the full palette or for a single color row.