What HEX colors are in the Light Summer Archive Flashback palette?

The Light Summer Archive Flashback palette uses #D1DBE6, #BAD3DE, #CBBDE1, #B2CADD. Its highest-contrast pair is 1.26:1.

Is the Light Summer Archive Flashback palette accessible for text?

Use #D1DBE6 on #BAD3DE for the strongest contrast. Always check the WCAG ratio before setting body copy.

#D1DBE6

#BAD3DE

#CBBDE1

#B2CADD

Light Summer Archive Flashback

Light Summer Archive Flashback is a cool soft contrast palette built with blue, purple tones. Copy the HEX codes, download the palette image, save it to your collection, or open related palettes below.

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#D1DBE6

Blue

#BAD3DE

Blue

#CBBDE1

Purple

#B2CADD

Blue

MoodColor moodA palette built from its color balance.

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

Main tonesblue, purpleThe strongest color families in this palette.

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

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Use this palette for

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

Pairing tips

Background

Use #B2CADD for soft sections, cards, or open space.

Text and headings

Use #BAD3DE or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.

Accent color

Use #CBBDE1 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.

CSS variables

:root {
  --palette-color-1: #D1DBE6;
  --palette-color-2: #BAD3DE;
  --palette-color-3: #CBBDE1;
  --palette-color-4: #B2CADD;
}

Light Summer Archive Flashback 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
#D1DBE6	Gainsboro	23 RGB pts	0.699	211°
#BAD3DE	Light Blue	25 RGB pts	0.623	198°
#CBBDE1	Thistle	24 RGB pts	0.545	263°
#B2CADD	Light Steel Blue	12 RGB pts	0.569	207°

Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)

Colour pair	Ratio	Body text	Large text
#D1DBE6 on #CBBDE1	1.26:1	fail	fail
#D1DBE6 on #B2CADD	1.21:1	fail	fail
#BAD3DE on #CBBDE1	1.13:1	fail	fail
#D1DBE6 on #BAD3DE	1.11:1	fail	fail
#BAD3DE on #B2CADD	1.09:1	fail	fail
#CBBDE1 on #B2CADD	1.04:1	fail	fail

What this means in practice

Highest contrast: #D1DBE6 against #CBBDE1 at 1.26:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
Lowest contrast: #CBBDE1 against #B2CADD at 1.04:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
Darkest colour: #CBBDE1 (Thistle, luminance 0.545) — the natural choice for headings.
Lightest colour: #D1DBE6 (Gainsboro, luminance 0.699) — best used for backgrounds.
Hue spread: 65° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a split-complementary palette.
Text recommendation: set type in #D1DBE6 on a #CBBDE1 background, and reserve #CBBDE1 for borders, icons or accents.

FAQ

What type of palette is Light Summer Archive Flashback?

It is a cool soft contrast color palette with blue, purple 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.