True Summer Peony Waltz
True Summer Peony Waltz 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 #CCDBED for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #7A8A9B or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #8C9DB4 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #C0CFE1;
--palette-color-2: #7A8A9B;
--palette-color-3: #8C9DB4;
--palette-color-4: #CCDBED;
}True Summer Peony Waltz 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #C0CFE1 | Light Steel Blue | 32 RGB pts | 0.613 | 213° |
| #7A8A9B | Light Slate Gray | 7 RGB pts | 0.247 | 211° |
| #8C9DB4 | Dark Gray | 51 RGB pts | 0.330 | 215° |
| #CCDBED | Gainsboro | 37 RGB pts | 0.696 | 213° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #7A8A9B on #CCDBED | 2.51:1 | fail | fail |
| #C0CFE1 on #7A8A9B | 2.23:1 | fail | fail |
| #8C9DB4 on #CCDBED | 1.96:1 | fail | fail |
| #C0CFE1 on #8C9DB4 | 1.74:1 | fail | fail |
| #7A8A9B on #8C9DB4 | 1.28:1 | fail | fail |
| #C0CFE1 on #CCDBED | 1.13:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #7A8A9B against #CCDBED at 2.51:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #C0CFE1 against #CCDBED at 1.13:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #7A8A9B (Light Slate Gray, luminance 0.247) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #CCDBED (Gainsboro, luminance 0.696) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 4° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a near-monochrome palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #7A8A9B on a #CCDBED background, and reserve #C0CFE1 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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