True Summer Nest Harmony
True Summer Nest Harmony 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 #6E7E8F for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #B0BFD1 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #9A779B for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #8294A8;
--palette-color-2: #B0BFD1;
--palette-color-3: #9A779B;
--palette-color-4: #6E7E8F;
}True Summer Nest Harmony 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8294A8 | Light Slate Gray | 39 RGB pts | 0.288 | 212° |
| #B0BFD1 | Light Steel Blue | 25 RGB pts | 0.511 | 213° |
| #9A779B | Taupe | 47 RGB pts | 0.224 | 298° |
| #6E7E8F | Slate Gray | 5 RGB pts | 0.202 | 211° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #B0BFD1 on #6E7E8F | 2.22:1 | fail | fail |
| #B0BFD1 on #9A779B | 2.05:1 | fail | fail |
| #8294A8 on #B0BFD1 | 1.66:1 | fail | fail |
| #8294A8 on #6E7E8F | 1.34:1 | fail | fail |
| #8294A8 on #9A779B | 1.23:1 | fail | fail |
| #9A779B on #6E7E8F | 1.09:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #B0BFD1 against #6E7E8F at 2.22:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #9A779B against #6E7E8F at 1.09:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #6E7E8F (Slate Gray, luminance 0.202) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #B0BFD1 (Light Steel Blue, luminance 0.511) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 87° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a split-complementary palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #B0BFD1 on a #6E7E8F background, and reserve #9A779B 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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