Light Spring Lantern Archive
Light Spring Lantern Archive is a warm soft contrast palette built with orange, mint, yellow 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 #FFE2B1 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #BCF6EA or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #FFFFEF for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #FFD6A5;
--palette-color-2: #BCF6EA;
--palette-color-3: #FFFFEF;
--palette-color-4: #FFE2B1;
}Light Spring Lantern Archive 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #FFD6A5 | Navajo White | 21 RGB pts | 0.721 | 33° |
| #BCF6EA | Pale Turquoise | 25 RGB pts | 0.825 | 168° |
| #FFFFEF | Ivory | 2 RGB pts | 0.990 | 60° |
| #FFE2B1 | Moccasin | 8 RGB pts | 0.788 | 38° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #FFD6A5 on #FFFFEF | 1.35:1 | fail | fail |
| #FFFFEF on #FFE2B1 | 1.24:1 | fail | fail |
| #BCF6EA on #FFFFEF | 1.19:1 | fail | fail |
| #FFD6A5 on #BCF6EA | 1.14:1 | fail | fail |
| #FFD6A5 on #FFE2B1 | 1.09:1 | fail | fail |
| #BCF6EA on #FFE2B1 | 1.04:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #FFD6A5 against #FFFFEF at 1.35:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #BCF6EA against #FFE2B1 at 1.04:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #FFD6A5 (Navajo White, luminance 0.721) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #FFFFEF (Ivory, luminance 0.990) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 135° across 3 of 4 colours, which makes this a broad multicolour palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #FFD6A5 on a #FFFFEF background, and reserve #BCF6EA for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a warm soft contrast color palette with orange, mint, yellow 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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