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#51242A · #844342 · #8E6666 · #BDA89E · #CDC1AF

pastel

A 5-color pastel palette · Complete color analysis and application guide

Scene Recommendations Scene Recommendations

Emotion EMOTION

GentleSoothingSweetWarm

Industry INDUSTRY

Kids & BabyBeautyLifestyle

UI Context UI CONTEXT

E-commerceSocial PostIllustrationData Visualization

Color Details Color Details

#51242A

Crimson · DarkSlateGray · Wine Red

HEX
#51242A
RGB
rgb(81, 36, 42)
HSL
hsl(352, 38%, 23%)
HSB
hsb(352, 56%, 32%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 56%, 48%, 68%)
Oklch
oklch(32.5% 0.068 13.2)

Traditional「Crimson」· Paint「Wine Red」· Creative Blush Sunrise

#844342

Crimson · Sienna · Wine Red

HEX
#844342
RGB
rgb(132, 67, 66)
HSL
hsl(1, 33%, 39%)
HSB
hsb(1, 50%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 49%, 50%, 48%)
Oklch
oklch(46.4% 0.089 22.0)

Traditional「Crimson」· Paint「Wine Red」· Creative Blush Sunrise

#8E6666

Crimson · DimGray · Passion Red

HEX
#8E6666
RGB
rgb(142, 102, 102)
HSL
hsl(0, 16%, 48%)
HSB
hsb(0, 28%, 56%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 28%, 28%, 44%)
Oklch
oklch(55.1% 0.052 18.9)

Traditional「Crimson」· Paint「Passion Red」· Creative Blush Sunrise

#BDA89E

Apricot · DarkGray · Warm Sun

HEX
#BDA89E
RGB
rgb(189, 168, 158)
HSL
hsl(19, 19%, 68%)
HSB
hsb(19, 16%, 74%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 11%, 16%, 26%)
Oklch
oklch(74.7% 0.028 47.1)

Traditional「Apricot」· Paint「Warm Sun」· Creative Honey Glow

#CDC1AF

Goose Yellow · Silver · Warm Sun

HEX
#CDC1AF
RGB
rgb(205, 193, 175)
HSL
hsl(36, 23%, 75%)
HSB
hsb(36, 15%, 80%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 6%, 15%, 20%)
Oklch
oklch(81.6% 0.028 78.2)

Traditional「Goose Yellow」· Paint「Warm Sun」· Creative Honey Glow

Color Harmonies Color Harmonies

Based on color wheel theory, calculated from primary color

Complementary

51242A
24514B

Analogous

512441
51242A
513524

Triadic

51242A
2A5124
242A51

Split-Comp.

51242A
245135
244151

Tetradic

51242A
415124
24514B
352451

Contrast Matrix WCAG 2.1 Contrast

51242A
844342
8E6666
BDA89E
CDC1AF
—
1.8
Fail
2.6
Fail
5.7
AA
7.2
AAA
1.8
Fail
—
1.5
Fail
3.2
AA Large
4.1
AA Large
2.6
Fail
1.5
Fail
—
2.2
Fail
2.8
Fail
5.7
AA
3.2
AA Large
2.2
Fail
—
1.3
Fail
7.2
AAA
4.1
AA Large
2.8
Fail
1.3
Fail
—
White BG
12.8AAA
7.3AAA
4.9AA
2.3Fail
1.8Fail
Black BG
1.6Fail
2.9Fail
4.2AA Large
9.3AAA
11.8AAA

Color Blindness Simulation Color Blindness Simulation

Protanopia

3E3D29
686742
7D7C66
B4B4A0
C8C8B3

Deuteranopia

404428
6C7042
7F8266
B5B7A1
C9C9B4

Tritanopia

4F2727
814242
8C6666
BCA2A3
CCB7B8

Achromatopsia

323232
565656
727272
ADADAD
C3C3C3

Shades & Tints Shades & Tints

#51242A

Dark
Light

#844342

Dark
Light

#8E6666

Dark
Light

Code Snippets Code Snippets

CSS Custom Properties

:root {
  --color-1: #51242a;
  --color-2: #844342;
  --color-3: #8e6666;
  --color-4: #bda89e;
  --color-5: #cdc1af;
}

SCSS

$color-1: #51242a;
$color-2: #844342;
$color-3: #8e6666;
$color-4: #bda89e;
$color-5: #cdc1af;

TAILWIND

colors: {
  'brand-1': '#51242a',
  'brand-2': '#844342',
  'brand-3': '#8e6666',
  'brand-4': '#bda89e',
  'brand-5': '#cdc1af',
}

RGB Array

[81, 36, 42], [132, 67, 66], [142, 102, 102], [189, 168, 158], [205, 193, 175]

FAQ FAQ

What scenarios is this 5-color palette suitable for?

This pastel-style palette of #51242A, #844342, #8E6666, #BDA89E, #CDC1AF is ideal for: brand design, premium product pages, magazine layouts, infographics, data visualization, accessible design. Low-saturation colors convey a sophisticated, premium feel. High contrast ensures clear visual hierarchy and readability. It is a classic and elegant choice among 5-color palettes.

How to use this palette in CSS or frontend projects?

Copy the CSS variables directly: --color-1: #51242a; --color-2: #844342; --color-3: #8e6666; --color-4: #bda89e; --color-5: #cdc1af. LangColor editor supports one-click export to CSS, SCSS, Tailwind, JSON and more. Click the "Export" button to choose your format.

What UI/UX design tips apply to this palette?

Medium-brightness colors suit brand primary and accent colors. Use the darkest for text, lightest for backgrounds, and mid-tones for emphasis. High-contrast palettes naturally meet WCAG accessibility standards. Use the "Contrast Matrix" tool in LangColor editor to check WCAG accessibility levels for every color pair.

Which industries or brands suit this palette?

This pastel-style 5-color scheme is especially suited for tech, SaaS, healthcare, eco industries. Restrained colors convey professionalism and trust. Click "AI Analysis" in the editor for more detailed brand color suggestions.

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