Cool Summer Charm Memoir
Cool Summer Charm Memoir 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 #AABCCC for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #697A91 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #C5CDD7 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #BDC5CF;
--palette-color-2: #697A91;
--palette-color-3: #C5CDD7;
--palette-color-4: #AABCCC;
}Cool Summer Charm Memoir 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #BDC5CF | Silver | 28 RGB pts | 0.553 | 213° |
| #697A91 | Slate Gray | 16 RGB pts | 0.190 | 215° |
| #C5CDD7 | Light Gray | 24 RGB pts | 0.604 | 213° |
| #AABCCC | Light Steel Blue | 36 RGB pts | 0.489 | 208° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #697A91 on #C5CDD7 | 2.73:1 | fail | fail |
| #BDC5CF on #697A91 | 2.51:1 | fail | fail |
| #697A91 on #AABCCC | 2.25:1 | fail | fail |
| #C5CDD7 on #AABCCC | 1.21:1 | fail | fail |
| #BDC5CF on #AABCCC | 1.12:1 | fail | fail |
| #BDC5CF on #C5CDD7 | 1.09:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #697A91 against #C5CDD7 at 2.73:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #BDC5CF against #C5CDD7 at 1.09:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #697A91 (Slate Gray, luminance 0.190) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #C5CDD7 (Light Gray, luminance 0.604) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 6° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a near-monochrome palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #697A91 on a #C5CDD7 background, and reserve #BDC5CF 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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