Sorbet Sunday
Sorbet Sunday is a cool soft contrast palette built with blue, teal 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 #7DB6BF for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #AEDFE0 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #E4EBF2 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #B5C9EE;
--palette-color-2: #AEDFE0;
--palette-color-3: #E4EBF2;
--palette-color-4: #7DB6BF;
}Sorbet Sunday 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #B5C9EE | Light Steel Blue | 30 RGB pts | 0.578 | 219° |
| #AEDFE0 | Powder Blue | 11 RGB pts | 0.672 | 181° |
| #E4EBF2 | Lavender | 17 RGB pts | 0.823 | 210° |
| #7DB6BF | Medium Aqua Marine | 67 RGB pts | 0.416 | 188° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #E4EBF2 on #7DB6BF | 1.87:1 | fail | fail |
| #AEDFE0 on #7DB6BF | 1.55:1 | fail | fail |
| #B5C9EE on #E4EBF2 | 1.39:1 | fail | fail |
| #B5C9EE on #7DB6BF | 1.35:1 | fail | fail |
| #AEDFE0 on #E4EBF2 | 1.21:1 | fail | fail |
| #B5C9EE on #AEDFE0 | 1.15:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #E4EBF2 against #7DB6BF at 1.87:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #B5C9EE against #AEDFE0 at 1.15:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #7DB6BF (Medium Aqua Marine, luminance 0.416) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #E4EBF2 (Lavender, luminance 0.823) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 38° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a analogous palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #E4EBF2 on a #7DB6BF background, and reserve #B5C9EE for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a cool soft contrast color palette with blue, teal 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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