People are afraid to explore pastel colours, and are scared that they will be judged by expressing an appreciation for all things soft.
It's important to not allow this social construct to control your creativity, and push yourself out of that comfort zone.
Colours like these are ones that bring me comfort. The pink and vanilla make me think of raspberry and white chocolate ice cream. The baby blue and dark lilac take me back to a time when life wasn't so complicated and heavy.
Don't be afraid of the things that make you feel positive and comforted. Colour shouldn't be bound to one type of identity. Allow yourself to take it all in.