Harbor Echo Sketch
Harbor Echo Sketch is a warm soft 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 #C68A6C for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #CFA37B or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #E9D7B5 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #FFF7DA;
--palette-color-2: #CFA37B;
--palette-color-3: #E9D7B5;
--palette-color-4: #C68A6C;
}Harbor Echo Sketch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #FFF7DA | Cornsilk | 4 RGB pts | 0.928 | 47° |
| #CFA37B | Sand | 36 RGB pts | 0.409 | 29° |
| #E9D7B5 | Wheat | 22 RGB pts | 0.693 | 39° |
| #C68A6C | Dark Salmon | 60 RGB pts | 0.313 | 20° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #FFF7DA on #C68A6C | 2.70:1 | fail | fail |
| #FFF7DA on #CFA37B | 2.13:1 | fail | fail |
| #E9D7B5 on #C68A6C | 2.05:1 | fail | fail |
| #CFA37B on #E9D7B5 | 1.62:1 | fail | fail |
| #FFF7DA on #E9D7B5 | 1.32:1 | fail | fail |
| #CFA37B on #C68A6C | 1.27:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #FFF7DA against #C68A6C at 2.70:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #CFA37B against #C68A6C at 1.27:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #C68A6C (Dark Salmon, luminance 0.313) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #FFF7DA (Cornsilk, luminance 0.928) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 27° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a analogous palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #FFF7DA on a #C68A6C background, and reserve #CFA37B for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a warm soft 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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