Light Orange & Light Orange, Orange Color Palette — PaletteCSS
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Light Orange & Light Orange, Orange Color Palette

#FFF8F0 255, 248, 240
#FFE4C4 255, 228, 196
#DEB887 222, 184, 135
#A0522D 160, 82, 45
#FFF8F0
Color 1
#FFE4C4
Color 2
#DEB887
Color 3
#A0522D
Color 4
:root {
  --color-1: #FFF8F0;
  --color-2: #FFE4C4;
  --color-3: #DEB887;
  --color-4: #A0522D;
}
colors: {
  'palette-1': '#FFF8F0',
  'palette-2': '#FFE4C4',
  'palette-3': '#DEB887',
  'palette-4': '#A0522D',
}
const palette = [
  '#FFF8F0',
  '#FFE4C4',
  '#DEB887',
  '#A0522D',
];
$color-1: #FFF8F0;
$color-2: #FFE4C4;
$color-3: #DEB887;
$color-4: #A0522D;
Palette Codes 4 COLORS

This is a warm, vibrant 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel.

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About this color palette

This is a warm, vibrant 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel. It is anchored by Light Orange (#FFF8F0) and reads as bright and open, with an average saturation of 78% and lightness of 74%. It suits energetic, friendly and lifestyle-oriented designs.

The colors in this palette

Light Orange #FFF8F0

rgb(255, 248, 240) · hsl(32, 100%, 97%)

A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.

Light Orange #FFE4C4

rgb(255, 228, 196) · hsl(33, 100%, 88%)

A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.

Orange #DEB887

rgb(222, 184, 135) · hsl(34, 57%, 70%)

A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.

Orange #A0522D

rgb(160, 82, 45) · hsl(19, 56%, 40%)

A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.

Accessibility & contrast

Colour contrast decides whether text stays readable. Here is how each pair of colours in this palette performs when one is used as text on the other, measured against the WCAG standard (AA needs 4.5:1, AAA needs 7:1).

TextBackgroundRatioAAAAA
#FFF8F0 #A0522D 5.33:1 Pass Fail
#FFE4C4 #A0522D 4.59:1 Pass Fail
#DEB887 #A0522D 3.02:1 Fail Fail
#FFF8F0 #DEB887 1.76:1 Fail Fail
#FFE4C4 #DEB887 1.52:1 Fail Fail
#FFF8F0 #FFE4C4 1.16:1 Fail Fail

How to use these colors

  • Background — Light Orange (#FFF8F0): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
  • Text — Orange (#A0522D): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
  • Primary — Light Orange (#FFE4C4): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
  • Accent — Orange (#DEB887): a secondary highlight for badges and details

Colors that pair with this palette

Want to extend this palette? These colours pair naturally with its dominant Light Orange tone, based on colour-wheel harmony. Tap a swatch to explore that colour family.

Frequently asked questions

What colours are in this palette?

This palette has 4 colours: Light Orange (#FFF8F0), Light Orange (#FFE4C4), Orange (#DEB887) and Orange (#A0522D).

Is this a warm or cool colour palette?

It is a warm palette — its tones lean toward reds, oranges and yellows, which feel energetic and inviting.

What are the hex codes for this palette?

The hex codes are #FFF8F0, #FFE4C4, #DEB887 and #A0522D. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.

Is this palette accessible for text?

Yes — Light Orange text on Orange reaches a contrast ratio of 5.33:1, which meets the WCAG AA standard for readable text.

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