Orange & Red, Orange Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #C02A14;
--color-2: #C67245;
--color-3: #F5C97A;
--color-4: #F5BEA9;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#C02A14',
'palette-2': '#C67245',
'palette-3': '#F5C97A',
'palette-4': '#F5BEA9',
}
const palette = [
'#C02A14',
'#C67245',
'#F5C97A',
'#F5BEA9',
];
$color-1: #C02A14;
$color-2: #C67245;
$color-3: #F5C97A;
$color-4: #F5BEA9;
This is a warm, high-energy 4-colour palette with a comfortable balance of contrast and harmony.
About this color palette
This is a warm, high-energy 4-colour palette with a comfortable balance of contrast and harmony. It is anchored by Orange (#F5C97A) and reads as well balanced in lightness, with an average saturation of 75% and lightness of 62%. It suits energetic, friendly and lifestyle-oriented designs.
The colors in this palette
Red #C02A14
rgb(192, 42, 20) · hsl(8, 81%, 42%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Orange #C67245
rgb(198, 114, 69) · hsl(21, 53%, 52%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Orange #F5C97A
rgb(245, 201, 122) · hsl(39, 86%, 72%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Light Orange #F5BEA9
rgb(245, 190, 169) · hsl(17, 79%, 81%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #C02A14 | #F5C97A | 3.77:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #C02A14 | #F5BEA9 | 3.58:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #C67245 | #F5C97A | 2.29:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #C67245 | #F5BEA9 | 2.18:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #C02A14 | #C67245 | 1.65:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F5C97A | #F5BEA9 | 1.05:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Orange (#F5BEA9): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Red (#C02A14): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Orange (#F5C97A): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Red (#C02A14): 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: Red (#C02A14), Orange (#C67245), Orange (#F5C97A) and Light Orange (#F5BEA9).
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 #C02A14, #C67245, #F5C97A and #F5BEA9. 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.