Basil Fable
Basil Fable is a balanced warm and cool soft contrast palette built with mint, yellow, orange 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 #FFE7B6 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #C1FBEF or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #FFFFF4 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #BDF7EB;
--palette-color-2: #C1FBEF;
--palette-color-3: #FFFFF4;
--palette-color-4: #FFE7B6;
}Basil Fable 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #BDF7EB | Pale Turquoise | 27 RGB pts | 0.833 | 168° |
| #C1FBEF | Pale Turquoise | 36 RGB pts | 0.866 | 168° |
| #FFFFF4 | Ivory | 7 RGB pts | 0.993 | 60° |
| #FFE7B6 | Moccasin | 6 RGB pts | 0.818 | 40° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #FFFFF4 on #FFE7B6 | 1.20:1 | fail | fail |
| #BDF7EB on #FFFFF4 | 1.18:1 | fail | fail |
| #C1FBEF on #FFFFF4 | 1.14:1 | fail | fail |
| #C1FBEF on #FFE7B6 | 1.06:1 | fail | fail |
| #BDF7EB on #C1FBEF | 1.04:1 | fail | fail |
| #BDF7EB on #FFE7B6 | 1.02:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #FFFFF4 against #FFE7B6 at 1.20:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #BDF7EB against #FFE7B6 at 1.02:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #FFE7B6 (Moccasin, luminance 0.818) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #FFFFF4 (Ivory, luminance 0.993) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 127° across 3 of 4 colours, which makes this a broad multicolour palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #FFFFF4 on a #FFE7B6 background, and reserve #BDF7EB for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a balanced warm and cool soft contrast color palette with mint, yellow, orange 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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