Light Pink & Light Orange, Orange Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #F5EDE9;
--color-2: #E7A987;
--color-3: #F5C3F5;
--color-4: #87A4C5;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#F5EDE9',
'palette-2': '#E7A987',
'palette-3': '#F5C3F5',
'palette-4': '#87A4C5',
}
const palette = [
'#F5EDE9',
'#E7A987',
'#F5C3F5',
'#87A4C5',
];
$color-1: #F5EDE9;
$color-2: #E7A987;
$color-3: #F5C3F5;
$color-4: #87A4C5;
This is a warm, versatile 4-colour palette with a comfortable balance of contrast and harmony.
About this color palette
This is a warm, versatile 4-colour palette with a comfortable balance of contrast and harmony. It is anchored by Light Pink (#F5C3F5) and reads as bright and open, with an average saturation of 53% and lightness of 79%. It suits energetic, friendly and lifestyle-oriented designs.
The colors in this palette
Light Orange #F5EDE9
rgb(245, 237, 233) · hsl(20, 38%, 94%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Orange #E7A987
rgb(231, 169, 135) · hsl(21, 67%, 72%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Light Pink #F5C3F5
rgb(245, 195, 245) · hsl(300, 71%, 86%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Blue #87A4C5
rgb(135, 164, 197) · hsl(212, 35%, 65%)
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).
| Text | Background | Ratio | AA | AAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #F5EDE9 | #87A4C5 | 2.23:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F5EDE9 | #E7A987 | 1.74:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F5C3F5 | #87A4C5 | 1.72:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #E7A987 | #F5C3F5 | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F5EDE9 | #F5C3F5 | 1.3:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #E7A987 | #87A4C5 | 1.28:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Orange (#F5EDE9): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Blue (#87A4C5): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Light Pink (#F5C3F5): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Orange (#E7A987): 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 Pink 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 (#F5EDE9), Orange (#E7A987), Light Pink (#F5C3F5) and Blue (#87A4C5).
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 #F5EDE9, #E7A987, #F5C3F5 and #87A4C5. 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.