Orange & Red, Light Pink Color Palette — PaletteCSS
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Orange & Red, Light Pink Color Palette

#DC6F7A 220, 111, 122
#F5E6F5 245, 230, 245
#E4C282 228, 194, 130
#C2D2C3 194, 210, 195
#DC6F7A
Color 1
#F5E6F5
Color 2
#E4C282
Color 3
#C2D2C3
Color 4
:root {
  --color-1: #DC6F7A;
  --color-2: #F5E6F5;
  --color-3: #E4C282;
  --color-4: #C2D2C3;
}
colors: {
  'palette-1': '#DC6F7A',
  'palette-2': '#F5E6F5',
  'palette-3': '#E4C282',
  'palette-4': '#C2D2C3',
}
const palette = [
  '#DC6F7A',
  '#F5E6F5',
  '#E4C282',
  '#C2D2C3',
];
$color-1: #DC6F7A;
$color-2: #F5E6F5;
$color-3: #E4C282;
$color-4: #C2D2C3;
Palette Codes 4 COLORS

This is a warm, easygoing 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel.

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About this color palette

This is a warm, easygoing 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel. It is anchored by Orange (#E4C282) and reads as bright and open, with an average saturation of 46% and lightness of 77%. It suits energetic, friendly and lifestyle-oriented designs.

The colors in this palette

Red #DC6F7A

rgb(220, 111, 122) · hsl(354, 61%, 65%)

A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.

Light Pink #F5E6F5

rgb(245, 230, 245) · hsl(300, 43%, 93%)

A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.

Orange #E4C282

rgb(228, 194, 130) · hsl(39, 64%, 70%)

A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.

Light Green #C2D2C3

rgb(194, 210, 195) · hsl(124, 15%, 79%)

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).

TextBackgroundRatioAAAAA
#DC6F7A #F5E6F5 2.66:1 Fail Fail
#DC6F7A #C2D2C3 2.02:1 Fail Fail
#DC6F7A #E4C282 1.87:1 Fail Fail
#F5E6F5 #E4C282 1.42:1 Fail Fail
#F5E6F5 #C2D2C3 1.32:1 Fail Fail
#E4C282 #C2D2C3 1.08:1 Fail Fail

How to use these colors

  • Background — Light Pink (#F5E6F5): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
  • Text — Red (#DC6F7A): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
  • Primary — Orange (#E4C282): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
  • Accent — Red (#DC6F7A): 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 (#DC6F7A), Light Pink (#F5E6F5), Orange (#E4C282) and Light Green (#C2D2C3).

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 #DC6F7A, #F5E6F5, #E4C282 and #C2D2C3. 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.

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