Orange & Light Violet, Red Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #BFB2E1;
--color-2: #DDBBB0;
--color-3: #A5E9D6;
--color-4: #E8B19B;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#BFB2E1',
'palette-2': '#DDBBB0',
'palette-3': '#A5E9D6',
'palette-4': '#E8B19B',
}
const palette = [
'#BFB2E1',
'#DDBBB0',
'#A5E9D6',
'#E8B19B',
];
$color-1: #BFB2E1;
$color-2: #DDBBB0;
$color-3: #A5E9D6;
$color-4: #E8B19B;
This is a balanced, versatile 4-colour palette built from closely related tones that blend harmoniously.
About this color palette
This is a balanced, versatile 4-colour palette built from closely related tones that blend harmoniously. It is anchored by Orange (#E8B19B) and reads as bright and open, with an average saturation of 52% and lightness of 78%. It adapts to a wide range of web and brand projects.
The colors in this palette
Light Violet #BFB2E1
rgb(191, 178, 225) · hsl(257, 44%, 79%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Red #DDBBB0
rgb(221, 187, 176) · hsl(15, 40%, 78%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Light Teal #A5E9D6
rgb(165, 233, 214) · hsl(163, 61%, 78%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Orange #E8B19B
rgb(232, 177, 155) · hsl(17, 63%, 76%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #BFB2E1 | #A5E9D6 | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #A5E9D6 | #E8B19B | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #DDBBB0 | #A5E9D6 | 1.29:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #BFB2E1 | #DDBBB0 | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #DDBBB0 | #E8B19B | 1.06:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #BFB2E1 | #E8B19B | 1.05:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Violet (#BFB2E1): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Orange (#E8B19B): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Orange (#E8B19B): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Light Teal (#A5E9D6): 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: Light Violet (#BFB2E1), Red (#DDBBB0), Light Teal (#A5E9D6) and Orange (#E8B19B).
Is this a warm or cool colour palette?
It is balanced, mixing warm and cool tones fairly evenly.
What are the hex codes for this palette?
The hex codes are #BFB2E1, #DDBBB0, #A5E9D6 and #E8B19B. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
The colours are fairly close in contrast, so pair them carefully for text — put a very light or very dark colour behind body text, and check the contrast table above.