Poppins Clean geometric sans for lists and guides.
Pacifico Sweet script for a single playful word.
About the pastel aesthetic
A pastel palette is soft and cheerful: mint, peach, lavender, baby blue and butter yellow, all with plenty of white mixed in. It shows up in spring decor, Easter tables, baby showers, macarons, nail art and kids bedrooms. Pastels feel fresh and friendly, and they look great side by side in a rainbow of soft stripes.
The big catch with pastels is contrast. White text on a pastel background is nearly invisible at thumbnail size. That is why this palette includes Plum Ink, a deep purple that holds up on every pastel shade. Use it for all titles and let the soft colors carry bands, shapes and backgrounds.
How to use this palette on a pin
Pick one pastel as the band and set every title in Plum Ink. Add a second pastel as an accent stripe or a number circle. Butter yellow is best as a background or highlight, never as text. If a pin looks washed out, darken the photo slightly or switch to the Lavender band, which has the most depth.
Pastel pin ideas
Spring and Easter decor and table settings
Baby shower and gender reveal themes
Pastel nail designs
Macaron, cupcake and cookie decorating
Soft kids bedroom and playroom decor
Pastel color palette FAQ
What colors are in a pastel palette?
Mint, peach, lavender, baby blue, butter yellow and blush pink, all light and softened with white. A deep accent like plum or navy is usually added so text stays readable.
Why is white text hard to read on pastels?
Pastels are very light, so white text has almost no contrast against them. On a small mobile thumbnail the letters blur into the background. A dark text color such as plum or navy solves this instantly.
What pins suit pastel colors?
Spring decor, Easter, baby showers, kids rooms, sweet treats and nail art. The palette also works for gentle wellness and planner content when you want a soft, friendly tone.