Dark Orange & Orange, Light Orange Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #563510;
--color-2: #AC6B20;
--color-3: #DF9E53;
--color-4: #EFCEA9;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#563510',
'palette-2': '#AC6B20',
'palette-3': '#DF9E53',
'palette-4': '#EFCEA9',
}
const palette = [
'#563510',
'#AC6B20',
'#DF9E53',
'#EFCEA9',
];
$color-1: #563510;
$color-2: #AC6B20;
$color-3: #DF9E53;
$color-4: #EFCEA9;
This is a warm, high-energy 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel.
About this color palette
This is a warm, high-energy 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel. It is anchored by Dark Orange (#563510) and reads as well balanced in lightness, with an average saturation of 69% and lightness of 50%. It suits energetic, friendly and lifestyle-oriented designs.
The colors in this palette
Dark Orange #563510
rgb(86, 53, 16) · hsl(32, 69%, 20%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Orange #AC6B20
rgb(172, 107, 32) · hsl(32, 69%, 40%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Orange #DF9E53
rgb(223, 158, 83) · hsl(32, 69%, 60%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Light Orange #EFCEA9
rgb(239, 206, 169) · hsl(32, 69%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #563510 | #EFCEA9 | 7.36:1 | Pass | Pass |
| #563510 | #DF9E53 | 4.79:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #AC6B20 | #EFCEA9 | 2.88:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #563510 | #AC6B20 | 2.55:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #AC6B20 | #DF9E53 | 1.88:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #DF9E53 | #EFCEA9 | 1.54:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Orange (#EFCEA9): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Dark Orange (#563510): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Dark Orange (#563510): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Orange (#AC6B20): 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 Dark 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 (#563510), Orange (#AC6B20), Orange (#DF9E53) and Light Orange (#EFCEA9).
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 #563510, #AC6B20, #DF9E53 and #EFCEA9. 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 7.36:1, which meets the WCAG AAA standard for readable text.