Cool Summer Studio Lustre
Cool Summer Studio Lustre is a cool soft contrast palette built with light grey, blue, pink 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 #718299 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #A2B4C4 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #C698A8 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #D7CDD6;
--palette-color-2: #A2B4C4;
--palette-color-3: #C698A8;
--palette-color-4: #718299;
}Cool Summer Studio Lustre 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #D7CDD6 | Light Gray | 14 RGB pts | 0.630 | 306° |
| #A2B4C4 | Silver | 49 RGB pts | 0.443 | 208° |
| #C698A8 | Rosy Brown | 49 RGB pts | 0.373 | 339° |
| #718299 | Light Slate Gray | 15 RGB pts | 0.218 | 215° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #D7CDD6 on #718299 | 2.54:1 | fail | fail |
| #A2B4C4 on #718299 | 1.84:1 | fail | fail |
| #D7CDD6 on #C698A8 | 1.61:1 | fail | fail |
| #C698A8 on #718299 | 1.58:1 | fail | fail |
| #D7CDD6 on #A2B4C4 | 1.38:1 | fail | fail |
| #A2B4C4 on #C698A8 | 1.17:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #D7CDD6 against #718299 at 2.54:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #A2B4C4 against #C698A8 at 1.17:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #718299 (Light Slate Gray, luminance 0.218) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #D7CDD6 (Light Gray, luminance 0.630) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 131° across 3 of 4 colours, which makes this a broad multicolour palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #D7CDD6 on a #718299 background, and reserve #A2B4C4 for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a cool soft contrast color palette with light grey, blue, 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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