What HEX colors are in the Cool Summer Orchid Waltz palette?

The Cool Summer Orchid Waltz palette uses #74859C, #7889A0, #D4DCE6, #B9CBDB. Its highest-contrast pair is 2.72:1.

Is the Cool Summer Orchid Waltz palette accessible for text?

Use #74859C on #7889A0 for the strongest contrast. Always check the WCAG ratio before setting body copy.

#74859C

#7889A0

#D4DCE6

#B9CBDB

Cool Summer Orchid Waltz

Cool Summer Orchid Waltz 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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#74859C

Blue

#7889A0

Blue

#D4DCE6

Blue

#B9CBDB

Blue

MoodColor moodA palette built from its color balance.

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

Main tonesblueThe strongest color families in this palette.

Best fitDesign useUseful for web, brand, and social layouts.

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Use this palette for

Cool Summer design set Blue outfit colors Accent seasonal board Cool styling palette Summer palettes Cool Summer colors

Pairing tips

Background

Use #B9CBDB for soft sections, cards, or open space.

Text and headings

Use #7889A0 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.

Accent color

Use #D4DCE6 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.

CSS variables

:root {
  --palette-color-1: #74859C;
  --palette-color-2: #7889A0;
  --palette-color-3: #D4DCE6;
  --palette-color-4: #B9CBDB;
}

Cool Summer Orchid Waltz 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
#74859C	Light Slate Gray	9 RGB pts	0.229	215°
#7889A0	Light Slate Gray	12 RGB pts	0.244	215°
#D4DCE6	Gainsboro	21 RGB pts	0.709	213°
#B9CBDB	Light Steel Blue	20 RGB pts	0.581	208°

Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)

Colour pair	Ratio	Body text	Large text
#74859C on #D4DCE6	2.72:1	fail	fail
#7889A0 on #D4DCE6	2.58:1	fail	fail
#74859C on #B9CBDB	2.26:1	fail	fail
#7889A0 on #B9CBDB	2.15:1	fail	fail
#D4DCE6 on #B9CBDB	1.20:1	fail	fail
#74859C on #7889A0	1.06:1	fail	fail

What this means in practice

Highest contrast: #74859C against #D4DCE6 at 2.72:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
Lowest contrast: #74859C against #7889A0 at 1.06:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
Darkest colour: #74859C (Light Slate Gray, luminance 0.229) — the natural choice for headings.
Lightest colour: #D4DCE6 (Gainsboro, luminance 0.709) — best used for backgrounds.
Hue spread: 6° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a near-monochrome palette.
Text recommendation: set type in #74859C on a #D4DCE6 background, and reserve #74859C for borders, icons or accents.

FAQ

What type of palette is Cool Summer Orchid Waltz?

It is a cool soft contrast color palette with blue 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.