True Summer Fable Memoir
True Summer Fable Memoir is a cool soft contrast palette built with blue, violet pink 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 #5A6A7B for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #9CABBD or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #866387 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #6E8094;
--palette-color-2: #9CABBD;
--palette-color-3: #866387;
--palette-color-4: #5A6A7B;
}True Summer Fable Memoir 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6E8094 | Slate Gray | 7 RGB pts | 0.209 | 212° |
| #9CABBD | Dark Gray | 39 RGB pts | 0.399 | 213° |
| #866387 | Gray | 60 RGB pts | 0.157 | 298° |
| #5A6A7B | Dim Gray | 38 RGB pts | 0.139 | 211° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #9CABBD on #5A6A7B | 2.37:1 | fail | fail |
| #9CABBD on #866387 | 2.16:1 | fail | fail |
| #6E8094 on #9CABBD | 1.73:1 | fail | fail |
| #6E8094 on #5A6A7B | 1.37:1 | fail | fail |
| #6E8094 on #866387 | 1.25:1 | fail | fail |
| #866387 on #5A6A7B | 1.10:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #9CABBD against #5A6A7B at 2.37:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #866387 against #5A6A7B at 1.10:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #5A6A7B (Dim Gray, luminance 0.139) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #9CABBD (Dark Gray, luminance 0.399) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 87° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a split-complementary palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #9CABBD on a #5A6A7B background, and reserve #866387 for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a cool soft contrast color palette with blue, violet pink 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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