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#E1E9BA · #C4D5B3 · #9A9591 · #81525A · #42282B

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

#E1E9BA

Willow Green · Wheat · Mint Green

HEX
#E1E9BA
RGB
rgb(225, 233, 186)
HSL
hsl(70, 52%, 82%)
HSB
hsb(70, 20%, 91%)
CMYK
cmyk(3%, 0%, 20%, 9%)
Oklch
oklch(91.6% 0.062 115.5)

Traditional「Willow Green」· Paint「Mint Green」· Creative Mint Breeze

#C4D5B3

Celadon · Silver · Apple Green

HEX
#C4D5B3
RGB
rgb(196, 213, 179)
HSL
hsl(90, 29%, 77%)
HSB
hsb(90, 16%, 84%)
CMYK
cmyk(8%, 0%, 16%, 16%)
Oklch
oklch(85.1% 0.050 129.1)

Traditional「Celadon」· Paint「Apple Green」· Creative Mint Breeze

#9A9591

Ash · DarkGray · Silver Sand

HEX
#9A9591
RGB
rgb(154, 149, 145)
HSL
hsl(27, 4%, 59%)
HSB
hsb(27, 6%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 6%, 40%)
Oklch
oklch(67.3% 0.008 61.4)

Traditional「Ash」· Paint「Silver Sand」· Creative Urban Concrete

#81525A

Crimson · DimGray · Passion Red

HEX
#81525A
RGB
rgb(129, 82, 90)
HSL
hsl(350, 22%, 41%)
HSB
hsb(350, 36%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 36%, 30%, 49%)
Oklch
oklch(49.3% 0.064 8.5)

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

#42282B

Crimson · DarkSlateGray · Wine Red

HEX
#42282B
RGB
rgb(66, 40, 43)
HSL
hsl(353, 25%, 21%)
HSB
hsb(353, 39%, 26%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 39%, 35%, 74%)
Oklch
oklch(31.0% 0.039 12.1)

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

Color Harmonies Color Harmonies

Based on color wheel theory, calculated from primary color

Complementary

E1E9BA
C1B9E9

Analogous

E9D9B9
E1E9BA
C9E9B9

Triadic

E1E9BA
B9E1E9
E9B9E1

Split-Comp.

E1E9BA
B9C9E9
D9B9E9

Tetradic

E1E9BA
B9E9D9
C1B9E9
E9B9C9

Contrast Matrix WCAG 2.1 Contrast

E1E9BA
C4D5B3
9A9591
81525A
42282B
—
1.2
Fail
2.3
Fail
5.0
AA
10.6
AAA
1.2
Fail
—
1.9
Fail
4.1
AA Large
8.6
AAA
2.3
Fail
1.9
Fail
—
2.2
Fail
4.5
AA
5.0
AA
4.1
AA Large
2.2
Fail
—
2.1
Fail
10.6
AAA
8.6
AAA
4.5
AA
2.1
Fail
—
White BG
1.3Fail
1.6Fail
3.0Fail
6.4AA
13.4AAA
Black BG
16.6AAA
13.5AAA
7.1AAA
3.3AA Large
1.6Fail

Color Blindness Simulation Color Blindness Simulation

Protanopia

E4E5C5
CBCCBB
989892
6D6C58
37372A

Deuteranopia

E4E3C8
CAC9BD
989992
6F7358
383A2A

Tritanopia

E1CED0
C5C2C3
9A9393
7F5756
412A2A

Achromatopsia

E1E1E1
CCCCCC
969696
616161
303030

Shades & Tints Shades & Tints

#E1E9BA

Dark
Light

#C4D5B3

Dark
Light

#9A9591

Dark
Light

Code Snippets Code Snippets

CSS Custom Properties

:root {
  --color-1: #e1e9ba;
  --color-2: #c4d5b3;
  --color-3: #9a9591;
  --color-4: #81525a;
  --color-5: #42282b;
}

SCSS

$color-1: #e1e9ba;
$color-2: #c4d5b3;
$color-3: #9a9591;
$color-4: #81525a;
$color-5: #42282b;

TAILWIND

colors: {
  'brand-1': '#e1e9ba',
  'brand-2': '#c4d5b3',
  'brand-3': '#9a9591',
  'brand-4': '#81525a',
  'brand-5': '#42282b',
}

RGB Array

[225, 233, 186], [196, 213, 179], [154, 149, 145], [129, 82, 90], [66, 40, 43]

FAQ FAQ

What scenarios is this 5-color palette suitable for?

This pastel-style palette of #E1E9BA, #C4D5B3, #9A9591, #81525A, #42282B 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: #e1e9ba; --color-2: #c4d5b3; --color-3: #9a9591; --color-4: #81525a; --color-5: #42282b. 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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