Orange & Light Orange, Light Pink Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #D9CEC1;
--color-2: #F4BA90;
--color-3: #F5ECF5;
--color-4: #93C2E0;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#D9CEC1',
'palette-2': '#F4BA90',
'palette-3': '#F5ECF5',
'palette-4': '#93C2E0',
}
const palette = [
'#D9CEC1',
'#F4BA90',
'#F5ECF5',
'#93C2E0',
];
$color-1: #D9CEC1;
$color-2: #F4BA90;
$color-3: #F5ECF5;
$color-4: #93C2E0;
This is a warm, easygoing 4-colour palette with a comfortable balance of contrast and harmony.
About this color palette
This is a warm, easygoing 4-colour palette with a comfortable balance of contrast and harmony. It is anchored by Orange (#F4BA90) and reads as bright and open, with an average saturation of 48% and lightness of 81%. It suits energetic, friendly and lifestyle-oriented designs.
The colors in this palette
Light Orange #D9CEC1
rgb(217, 206, 193) · hsl(33, 24%, 80%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Orange #F4BA90
rgb(244, 186, 144) · hsl(25, 82%, 76%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Light Pink #F5ECF5
rgb(245, 236, 245) · hsl(300, 31%, 94%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Blue #93C2E0
rgb(147, 194, 224) · hsl(203, 55%, 73%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #F5ECF5 | #93C2E0 | 1.65:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F4BA90 | #F5ECF5 | 1.48:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #D9CEC1 | #F5ECF5 | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #D9CEC1 | #93C2E0 | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F4BA90 | #93C2E0 | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #D9CEC1 | #F4BA90 | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Pink (#F5ECF5): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Blue (#93C2E0): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Orange (#F4BA90): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Blue (#93C2E0): 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: Light Orange (#D9CEC1), Orange (#F4BA90), Light Pink (#F5ECF5) and Blue (#93C2E0).
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 #D9CEC1, #F4BA90, #F5ECF5 and #93C2E0. 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.