Soft & Pastel Splitcakes

Muted, chalky tones for fairies, butterflies and gentle character faces, the opposite end of the shelf from anything bold or dark. Fusion's Lodie Up Pastel Rainbow, Cotton Candy and Sweet Dream sit with its Leannes Bluebelle Shimmer, Leannes Pretty Mermaid and Sweet Dreams Butterfly petal cakes, while TAG's Leaf White, Iris 1 and Frangipani one strokes keep single pastel shades on hand. Diamond FX's #4 Tropical Rainbow, #9 Cotton Candy, #88 Spring Party and #113 Eastern Sunrise round the palette out.

Softer than rainbow, calmer than Easter

Where traditional rainbow split cakes aim for bold, saturated bands, this shelf keeps everything muted year round rather than tied to a season. For its opposite number in dark, saturated tones, see dark and bold split cakes. Good pick for fairy wings, butterfly faces and any design that should not shout.