Light Summer Prism Nest
Light Summer Prism Nest 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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Pairing tips
Use #C2DBE6 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #AAC2D5 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #9EBAEE for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #96B2E6;
--palette-color-2: #AAC2D5;
--palette-color-3: #9EBAEE;
--palette-color-4: #C2DBE6;
}Light Summer Prism Nest 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #96B2E6 | Light Steel Blue | 53 RGB pts | 0.440 | 219° |
| #AAC2D5 | Light Steel Blue | 18 RGB pts | 0.519 | 207° |
| #9EBAEE | Light Steel Blue | 43 RGB pts | 0.486 | 219° |
| #C2DBE6 | Powder Blue | 27 RGB pts | 0.678 | 198° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #96B2E6 on #C2DBE6 | 1.49:1 | fail | fail |
| #9EBAEE on #C2DBE6 | 1.36:1 | fail | fail |
| #AAC2D5 on #C2DBE6 | 1.28:1 | fail | fail |
| #96B2E6 on #AAC2D5 | 1.16:1 | fail | fail |
| #96B2E6 on #9EBAEE | 1.09:1 | fail | fail |
| #AAC2D5 on #9EBAEE | 1.06:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #96B2E6 against #C2DBE6 at 1.49:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #AAC2D5 against #9EBAEE at 1.06:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #96B2E6 (Light Steel Blue, luminance 0.440) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #C2DBE6 (Powder Blue, luminance 0.678) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 21° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a near-monochrome palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #96B2E6 on a #C2DBE6 background, and reserve #AAC2D5 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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