Clay True Summer Flashback
Clay True Summer Flashback is a cool soft contrast palette built with pink, blue, violet pink 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 #506071 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #92A1B3 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #7C597D for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #A07C90;
--palette-color-2: #92A1B3;
--palette-color-3: #7C597D;
--palette-color-4: #506071;
}Clay True Summer Flashback 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #A07C90 | Taupe | 37 RGB pts | 0.239 | 327° |
| #92A1B3 | Dark Gray | 40 RGB pts | 0.349 | 213° |
| #7C597D | Dim Gray | 54 RGB pts | 0.129 | 298° |
| #506071 | Slate | 28 RGB pts | 0.113 | 211° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #92A1B3 on #506071 | 2.45:1 | fail | fail |
| #92A1B3 on #7C597D | 2.23:1 | fail | fail |
| #A07C90 on #506071 | 1.78:1 | fail | fail |
| #A07C90 on #7C597D | 1.61:1 | fail | fail |
| #A07C90 on #92A1B3 | 1.38:1 | fail | fail |
| #7C597D on #506071 | 1.10:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #92A1B3 against #506071 at 2.45:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #7C597D against #506071 at 1.10:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #506071 (Slate, luminance 0.113) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #92A1B3 (Dark Gray, luminance 0.349) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 116° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a split-complementary palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #92A1B3 on a #506071 background, and reserve #7C597D for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a cool soft contrast color palette with pink, blue, violet pink 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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