Light Yellow & Red, Light Red Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #CE2D32;
--color-2: #C05847;
--color-3: #F5E39D;
--color-4: #F5B7AE;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#CE2D32',
'palette-2': '#C05847',
'palette-3': '#F5E39D',
'palette-4': '#F5B7AE',
}
const palette = [
'#CE2D32',
'#C05847',
'#F5E39D',
'#F5B7AE',
];
$color-1: #CE2D32;
$color-2: #C05847;
$color-3: #F5E39D;
$color-4: #F5B7AE;
This is a warm, high-energy 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel.
About this color palette
This is a warm, high-energy 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel. It is anchored by Light Yellow (#F5E39D) and reads as well balanced in lightness, with an average saturation of 68% and lightness of 65%. It suits energetic, friendly and lifestyle-oriented designs.
The colors in this palette
Red #CE2D32
rgb(206, 45, 50) · hsl(358, 64%, 49%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Red #C05847
rgb(192, 88, 71) · hsl(8, 49%, 52%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Light Yellow #F5E39D
rgb(245, 227, 157) · hsl(48, 81%, 79%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Light Red #F5B7AE
rgb(245, 183, 174) · hsl(8, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #CE2D32 | #F5E39D | 4.04:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #C05847 | #F5E39D | 3.46:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #CE2D32 | #F5B7AE | 3.03:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #C05847 | #F5B7AE | 2.59:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F5E39D | #F5B7AE | 1.33:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #CE2D32 | #C05847 | 1.17:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Red (#F5B7AE): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Red (#CE2D32): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Light Yellow (#F5E39D): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Red (#CE2D32): 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 Yellow 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 (#CE2D32), Red (#C05847), Light Yellow (#F5E39D) and Light Red (#F5B7AE).
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 #CE2D32, #C05847, #F5E39D and #F5B7AE. 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.