Velvet Pulse Collection
Velvet Pulse Collection is a cool balanced contrast palette built with yellow, green, mint, navy 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 #C4C9D9 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #699B46 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #88BFAA for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #484927;
--palette-color-2: #699B46;
--palette-color-3: #88BFAA;
--palette-color-4: #C4C9D9;
}Velvet Pulse Collection 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #484927 | Dark Olive Green | 72 RGB pts | 0.063 | 62° |
| #699B46 | Olive Drab | 66 RGB pts | 0.269 | 95° |
| #88BFAA | Dark Sea Green | 48 RGB pts | 0.454 | 157° |
| #C4C9D9 | Light Gray | 31 RGB pts | 0.585 | 226° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #484927 on #C4C9D9 | 5.63:1 | AA | AAA |
| #484927 on #88BFAA | 4.46:1 | fail | AA |
| #484927 on #699B46 | 2.82:1 | fail | fail |
| #699B46 on #C4C9D9 | 1.99:1 | fail | fail |
| #699B46 on #88BFAA | 1.58:1 | fail | fail |
| #88BFAA on #C4C9D9 | 1.26:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #484927 against #C4C9D9 at 5.63:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #88BFAA against #C4C9D9 at 1.26:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #484927 (Dark Olive Green, luminance 0.063) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #C4C9D9 (Light Gray, luminance 0.585) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 164° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a broad multicolour palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #484927 on a #C4C9D9 background, and reserve #88BFAA for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a cool balanced contrast color palette with yellow, green, mint, navy 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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