True Summer Amber Temple
True Summer Amber Temple 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 #AEBDCF for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #5C6C7D or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #6E7F96 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #A2B1C3;
--palette-color-2: #5C6C7D;
--palette-color-3: #6E7F96;
--palette-color-4: #AEBDCF;
}True Summer Amber Temple 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #A2B1C3 | Dark Gray | 49 RGB pts | 0.431 | 213° |
| #5C6C7D | Dim Gray | 40 RGB pts | 0.145 | 211° |
| #6E7F96 | Slate Gray | 11 RGB pts | 0.207 | 215° |
| #AEBDCF | Light Steel Blue | 30 RGB pts | 0.499 | 213° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #5C6C7D on #AEBDCF | 2.82:1 | fail | fail |
| #A2B1C3 on #5C6C7D | 2.47:1 | fail | fail |
| #6E7F96 on #AEBDCF | 2.14:1 | fail | fail |
| #A2B1C3 on #6E7F96 | 1.87:1 | fail | fail |
| #5C6C7D on #6E7F96 | 1.32:1 | fail | fail |
| #A2B1C3 on #AEBDCF | 1.14:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #5C6C7D against #AEBDCF at 2.82:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #A2B1C3 against #AEBDCF at 1.14:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #5C6C7D (Dim Gray, luminance 0.145) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #AEBDCF (Light Steel Blue, luminance 0.499) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 4° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a near-monochrome palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #5C6C7D on a #AEBDCF background, and reserve #A2B1C3 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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