Soft Cashmere

#efb6d8

Light, airy mauve-pink for calm overlays

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About Soft Cashmere

Soft Cashmere reads like the moment a rosy blush comes out of the wash, still pink, but fractionally lighter and less eager than . Compared to , it holds more color and warmth instead of turning airy-glowy. And unlike , it doesn't sit in that muted middle; it feels lighter in tone with a gentle warm undertone that stays clearly pink.

I use it when the UI needs a background that feels soft and wearable, not a statement color. Think skincare and beauty product grids, subscription tiles, and confirmation-screen panels where you want the sections to breathe. It also works well for e-commerce email headers and mobile onboarding steps because it stays friendly next to off-whites and cream shadows.

Quick watch-out: it can look slightly chalky next to very cool grays, so if your interface leans blue, give it a warmer neighbor like sand or ivory to keep it from flattening.

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WCAG 2.1 contrast ratios. AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large. AAA requires 7:1 / 4.5:1.

On White #ffffff

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1.70:1Fail

On Gray 100 #f5f5f5

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1.56:1Fail

On Gray 900 #18181b

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10.42:1AAA

On Black #000000

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12.35:1AAA

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