Orange & Dark Orange, Orange Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #5D3909;
--color-2: #BB7111;
--color-3: #EEA444;
--color-4: #F6D2A2;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#5D3909',
'palette-2': '#BB7111',
'palette-3': '#EEA444',
'palette-4': '#F6D2A2',
}
const palette = [
'#5D3909',
'#BB7111',
'#EEA444',
'#F6D2A2',
];
$color-1: #5D3909;
$color-2: #BB7111;
$color-3: #EEA444;
$color-4: #F6D2A2;
This is a warm, vibrant 4-colour palette pairing strongly contrasting colours for real visual punch.
About this color palette
This is a warm, vibrant 4-colour palette pairing strongly contrasting colours for real visual punch. It is anchored by Orange (#BB7111) and reads as well balanced in lightness, with an average saturation of 83% and lightness of 50%. It suits energetic, friendly and lifestyle-oriented designs.
The colors in this palette
Dark Orange #5D3909
rgb(93, 57, 9) · hsl(34, 82%, 20%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Orange #BB7111
rgb(187, 113, 17) · hsl(34, 83%, 40%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Orange #EEA444
rgb(238, 164, 68) · hsl(34, 83%, 60%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Light Orange #F6D2A2
rgb(246, 210, 162) · hsl(34, 82%, 80%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
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).
| Text | Background | Ratio | AA | AAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5D3909 | #F6D2A2 | 7.13:1 | Pass | Pass |
| #5D3909 | #EEA444 | 4.88:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #5D3909 | #BB7111 | 2.67:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #BB7111 | #F6D2A2 | 2.67:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #BB7111 | #EEA444 | 1.83:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #EEA444 | #F6D2A2 | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Orange (#F6D2A2): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Dark Orange (#5D3909): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Orange (#BB7111): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Orange (#EEA444): 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 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: Dark Orange (#5D3909), Orange (#BB7111), Orange (#EEA444) and Light Orange (#F6D2A2).
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 #5D3909, #BB7111, #EEA444 and #F6D2A2. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
Yes — Dark Orange text on Light Orange reaches a contrast ratio of 7.13:1, which meets the WCAG AAA standard for readable text.