Cool Summer Prism Lantern
Cool Summer Prism Lantern 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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Use this palette for
Pairing tips
Use #B9CBDB for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #7889A0 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #D4DCE6 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #CCD4DE;
--palette-color-2: #7889A0;
--palette-color-3: #D4DCE6;
--palette-color-4: #B9CBDB;
}Cool Summer Prism Lantern 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #CCD4DE | Light Gray | 22 RGB pts | 0.652 | 213° |
| #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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| #7889A0 on #D4DCE6 | 2.58:1 | fail | fail |
| #CCD4DE on #7889A0 | 2.39:1 | fail | fail |
| #7889A0 on #B9CBDB | 2.15:1 | fail | fail |
| #D4DCE6 on #B9CBDB | 1.20:1 | fail | fail |
| #CCD4DE on #B9CBDB | 1.11:1 | fail | fail |
| #CCD4DE on #D4DCE6 | 1.08:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #7889A0 against #D4DCE6 at 2.58:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #CCD4DE against #D4DCE6 at 1.08:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #7889A0 (Light Slate Gray, luminance 0.244) — 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 #7889A0 on a #D4DCE6 background, and reserve #CCD4DE 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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