Light Blue & Light Orange, Light Yellow Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #F5E2C5;
--color-2: #F5E2AF;
--color-3: #F5E4F5;
--color-4: #ACC9F5;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#F5E2C5',
'palette-2': '#F5E2AF',
'palette-3': '#F5E4F5',
'palette-4': '#ACC9F5',
}
const palette = [
'#F5E2C5',
'#F5E2AF',
'#F5E4F5',
'#ACC9F5',
];
$color-1: #F5E2C5;
$color-2: #F5E2AF;
$color-3: #F5E4F5;
$color-4: #ACC9F5;
This is a warm, bold 4-colour palette built from closely related tones that blend harmoniously.
About this color palette
This is a warm, bold 4-colour palette built from closely related tones that blend harmoniously. It is anchored by Light Blue (#ACC9F5) and reads as bright and open, with an average saturation of 68% and lightness of 86%. It suits energetic, friendly and lifestyle-oriented designs.
The colors in this palette
Light Orange #F5E2C5
rgb(245, 226, 197) · hsl(36, 71%, 87%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Light Yellow #F5E2AF
rgb(245, 226, 175) · hsl(44, 78%, 82%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Light Pink #F5E4F5
rgb(245, 228, 245) · hsl(300, 46%, 93%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Light Blue #ACC9F5
rgb(172, 201, 245) · hsl(216, 78%, 82%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #F5E4F5 | #ACC9F5 | 1.39:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F5E2C5 | #ACC9F5 | 1.33:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F5E2AF | #ACC9F5 | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F5E2AF | #F5E4F5 | 1.06:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F5E2C5 | #F5E4F5 | 1.04:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F5E2C5 | #F5E2AF | 1.01:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Pink (#F5E4F5): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Light Blue (#ACC9F5): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Light Blue (#ACC9F5): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Light Yellow (#F5E2AF): 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 Blue 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 (#F5E2C5), Light Yellow (#F5E2AF), Light Pink (#F5E4F5) and Light Blue (#ACC9F5).
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 #F5E2C5, #F5E2AF, #F5E4F5 and #ACC9F5. 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.