Soft Summer Ribbon Dusk
Soft Summer Ribbon Dusk is a cool soft contrast palette built with blue, pink, purple 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 #C0B4C8 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #E4C3D5 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #B0C2D4 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #C2D0E2;
--palette-color-2: #E4C3D5;
--palette-color-3: #B0C2D4;
--palette-color-4: #C0B4C8;
}Soft Summer Ribbon Dusk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #C2D0E2 | Light Blue | 34 RGB pts | 0.621 | 214° |
| #E4C3D5 | Thistle | 19 RGB pts | 0.603 | 327° |
| #B0C2D4 | Light Steel Blue | 18 RGB pts | 0.526 | 210° |
| #C0B4C8 | Silver | 28 RGB pts | 0.480 | 276° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #C2D0E2 on #C0B4C8 | 1.27:1 | fail | fail |
| #E4C3D5 on #C0B4C8 | 1.23:1 | fail | fail |
| #C2D0E2 on #B0C2D4 | 1.17:1 | fail | fail |
| #E4C3D5 on #B0C2D4 | 1.13:1 | fail | fail |
| #B0C2D4 on #C0B4C8 | 1.09:1 | fail | fail |
| #C2D0E2 on #E4C3D5 | 1.03:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #C2D0E2 against #C0B4C8 at 1.27:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #C2D0E2 against #E4C3D5 at 1.03:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #C0B4C8 (Silver, luminance 0.480) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #C2D0E2 (Light Blue, luminance 0.621) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 117° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a split-complementary palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #C2D0E2 on a #C0B4C8 background, and reserve #C2D0E2 for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a cool soft contrast color palette with blue, pink, purple 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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