Indigo Loom
Indigo Loom is a balanced warm and cool soft contrast palette built with mint, orange 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 #FCD3A2 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #ADE7DB or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #F8F1E0 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #A9E3D7;
--palette-color-2: #ADE7DB;
--palette-color-3: #F8F1E0;
--palette-color-4: #FCD3A2;
}Indigo Loom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #A9E3D7 | Powder Blue | 28 RGB pts | 0.683 | 168° |
| #ADE7DB | Powder Blue | 24 RGB pts | 0.712 | 168° |
| #F8F1E0 | Linen | 11 RGB pts | 0.882 | 43° |
| #FCD3A2 | Navajo White | 29 RGB pts | 0.699 | 33° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #A9E3D7 on #F8F1E0 | 1.27:1 | fail | fail |
| #F8F1E0 on #FCD3A2 | 1.25:1 | fail | fail |
| #ADE7DB on #F8F1E0 | 1.22:1 | fail | fail |
| #A9E3D7 on #ADE7DB | 1.04:1 | fail | fail |
| #A9E3D7 on #FCD3A2 | 1.02:1 | fail | fail |
| #ADE7DB on #FCD3A2 | 1.02:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #A9E3D7 against #F8F1E0 at 1.27:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #ADE7DB against #FCD3A2 at 1.02:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #A9E3D7 (Powder Blue, luminance 0.683) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #F8F1E0 (Linen, luminance 0.882) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 135° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a broad multicolour palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #A9E3D7 on a #F8F1E0 background, and reserve #ADE7DB for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a balanced warm and cool soft contrast color palette with mint, orange 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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