True Summer Aura Flashback
True Summer Aura Flashback 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 #B8C7D9 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #667687 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #7889A0 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #ACBBCD;
--palette-color-2: #667687;
--palette-color-3: #7889A0;
--palette-color-4: #B8C7D9;
}True Summer Aura Flashback 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #ACBBCD | Light Steel Blue | 35 RGB pts | 0.487 | 213° |
| #667687 | Slate Gray | 29 RGB pts | 0.175 | 211° |
| #7889A0 | Light Slate Gray | 12 RGB pts | 0.244 | 215° |
| #B8C7D9 | Light Steel Blue | 15 RGB pts | 0.560 | 213° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #667687 on #B8C7D9 | 2.71:1 | fail | fail |
| #ACBBCD on #667687 | 2.38:1 | fail | fail |
| #7889A0 on #B8C7D9 | 2.07:1 | fail | fail |
| #ACBBCD on #7889A0 | 1.83:1 | fail | fail |
| #667687 on #7889A0 | 1.31:1 | fail | fail |
| #ACBBCD on #B8C7D9 | 1.14:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #667687 against #B8C7D9 at 2.71:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #ACBBCD against #B8C7D9 at 1.14:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #667687 (Slate Gray, luminance 0.175) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #B8C7D9 (Light Steel Blue, luminance 0.560) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 4° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a near-monochrome palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #667687 on a #B8C7D9 background, and reserve #ACBBCD 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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