Brown Arcade Spectrum
Brown Arcade Spectrum is a warm balanced contrast palette built with 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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Use this palette for
Pairing tips
Use #FFECD2 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #87664F or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #C29777 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #FFFAE7;
--palette-color-2: #87664F;
--palette-color-3: #C29777;
--palette-color-4: #FFECD2;
}Brown Arcade Spectrum 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #FFFAE7 | Old Lace | 11 RGB pts | 0.954 | 48° |
| #87664F | Dim Gray | 62 RGB pts | 0.152 | 25° |
| #C29777 | Rosy Brown | 45 RGB pts | 0.349 | 26° |
| #FFECD2 | Papaya Whip | 8 RGB pts | 0.859 | 35° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #FFFAE7 on #87664F | 4.97:1 | AA | AAA |
| #87664F on #FFECD2 | 4.50:1 | fail | AA |
| #FFFAE7 on #C29777 | 2.51:1 | fail | fail |
| #C29777 on #FFECD2 | 2.28:1 | fail | fail |
| #87664F on #C29777 | 1.98:1 | fail | fail |
| #FFFAE7 on #FFECD2 | 1.10:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #FFFAE7 against #87664F at 4.97:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #FFFAE7 against #FFECD2 at 1.10:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #87664F (Dim Gray, luminance 0.152) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #FFFAE7 (Old Lace, luminance 0.954) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 23° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a near-monochrome palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #FFFAE7 on a #87664F background, and reserve #FFFAE7 for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a warm balanced contrast color palette with 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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