Orange & Muted Orange, Muted Pink Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #D6C5B5;
--color-2: #EDB89B;
--color-3: #CFB3D1;
--color-4: #D8EBF5;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#D6C5B5',
'palette-2': '#EDB89B',
'palette-3': '#CFB3D1',
'palette-4': '#D8EBF5',
}
const palette = [
'#D6C5B5',
'#EDB89B',
'#CFB3D1',
'#D8EBF5',
];
$color-1: #D6C5B5;
$color-2: #EDB89B;
$color-3: #CFB3D1;
$color-4: #D8EBF5;
This is a warm, easygoing 4-colour palette built from closely related tones that blend harmoniously.
About this color palette
This is a warm, easygoing 4-colour palette built from closely related tones that blend harmoniously. It is anchored by Orange (#EDB89B) and reads as bright and open, with an average saturation of 45% and lightness of 80%. It suits energetic, friendly and lifestyle-oriented designs.
The colors in this palette
Muted Orange #D6C5B5
rgb(214, 197, 181) · hsl(29, 29%, 77%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Orange #EDB89B
rgb(237, 184, 155) · hsl(21, 69%, 77%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Muted Pink #CFB3D1
rgb(207, 179, 209) · hsl(296, 25%, 76%)
A soft, muted tone that suits calm backgrounds and large surfaces.
Light Blue #D8EBF5
rgb(216, 235, 245) · hsl(201, 59%, 90%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #CFB3D1 | #D8EBF5 | 1.55:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #EDB89B | #D8EBF5 | 1.44:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #D6C5B5 | #D8EBF5 | 1.37:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #D6C5B5 | #CFB3D1 | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #EDB89B | #CFB3D1 | 1.08:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #D6C5B5 | #EDB89B | 1.05:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Blue (#D8EBF5): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Muted Pink (#CFB3D1): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Orange (#EDB89B): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Muted Orange (#D6C5B5): 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: Muted Orange (#D6C5B5), Orange (#EDB89B), Muted Pink (#CFB3D1) and Light Blue (#D8EBF5).
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 #D6C5B5, #EDB89B, #CFB3D1 and #D8EBF5. 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.