Autumn Flamingo Splash Colorway
Autumn Flamingo Splash Colorway is a warm balanced contrast palette built with yellow, lime, orange, orange red tones. Copy the HEX codes, download the palette image, save it to your collection, or open related palettes below.
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Pairing tips
Use #F4AC88 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #B1BB85 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #8E7D54 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #FFFAE2;
--palette-color-2: #B1BB85;
--palette-color-3: #8E7D54;
--palette-color-4: #F4AC88;
}Autumn Flamingo Splash Colorway colour names and contrast
Every value on this page is calculated from this palette's own HEX codes. The closest CSS named colour tells you what to call each shade, relative luminance shows how light or dark it truly is, and the contrast table shows which pairs are safe to set text in.
Swatch reference
| Swatch | Closest named colour | Match | Luminance | Hue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #FFFAE2 | Light Yellow | 11 RGB pts | 0.951 | 50° |
| #B1BB85 | Sand | 31 RGB pts | 0.466 | 71° |
| #8E7D54 | Clay | 68 RGB pts | 0.211 | 42° |
| #F4AC88 | Light Salmon | 37 RGB pts | 0.505 | 20° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #FFFAE2 on #8E7D54 | 3.84:1 | fail | AA |
| #8E7D54 on #F4AC88 | 2.13:1 | fail | fail |
| #B1BB85 on #8E7D54 | 1.98:1 | fail | fail |
| #FFFAE2 on #B1BB85 | 1.94:1 | fail | fail |
| #FFFAE2 on #F4AC88 | 1.80:1 | fail | fail |
| #B1BB85 on #F4AC88 | 1.08:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #FFFAE2 against #8E7D54 at 3.84:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #B1BB85 against #F4AC88 at 1.08:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #8E7D54 (Clay, luminance 0.211) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #FFFAE2 (Light Yellow, luminance 0.951) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 51° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a analogous palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #FFFAE2 on a #8E7D54 background, and reserve #B1BB85 for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a warm balanced contrast color palette with yellow, lime, orange, orange red tones.
Yes. Use the lightest color for backgrounds, deeper colors for text, and mid tones for buttons or accents. Check the contrast table above before setting body copy.
Yes. Use the copy buttons for the full palette or for a single color row.
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