Ruby Mist
Ruby Mist 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 #F7CE9D for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #A8E2D6 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #F3ECDB for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #A4DED2;
--palette-color-2: #A8E2D6;
--palette-color-3: #F3ECDB;
--palette-color-4: #F7CE9D;
}Ruby Mist 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #A4DED2 | Powder Blue | 39 RGB pts | 0.648 | 168° |
| #A8E2D6 | Powder Blue | 30 RGB pts | 0.676 | 168° |
| #F3ECDB | Antique White | 12 RGB pts | 0.842 | 43° |
| #F7CE9D | Navajo White | 44 RGB pts | 0.664 | 33° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #A4DED2 on #F3ECDB | 1.28:1 | fail | fail |
| #F3ECDB on #F7CE9D | 1.25:1 | fail | fail |
| #A8E2D6 on #F3ECDB | 1.23:1 | fail | fail |
| #A4DED2 on #A8E2D6 | 1.04:1 | fail | fail |
| #A4DED2 on #F7CE9D | 1.02:1 | fail | fail |
| #A8E2D6 on #F7CE9D | 1.02:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #A4DED2 against #F3ECDB at 1.28:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #A8E2D6 against #F7CE9D at 1.02:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #A4DED2 (Powder Blue, luminance 0.648) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #F3ECDB (Antique White, luminance 0.842) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 135° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a broad multicolour palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #A4DED2 on a #F3ECDB background, and reserve #A8E2D6 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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