Pastel colors
Soft, light colors with low to medium saturation, like baby blue, mint and blush.
Also called pastel, pastels
Pastels are high-lightness, gently saturated colors. They feel soft, fresh and friendly.
Because they are light, pastels need darker text on top of them to stay readable.
Guides that cover Pastel colors
- High & Low Key High-Key vs Low-Key Colors High-key vs low-key colors explained: how light and dark color schemes set mood in design, art and photography, with tips on using each well. Read the guide.
- Tints & Shades Tints, Shades, and Tones Tint, shade and tone explained: see how adding white, black or gray changes a base color, and how to use each to build richer palettes. Read the quick guide.
- HSL What are HSL colors? HSL color explained: how hue, saturation and lightness define a color, how the HSL color space differs from RGB, and how to use HSL and HSLA in CSS. Read on.