Light Spring Ribbon Spectrum
Light Spring Ribbon Spectrum is a warm soft contrast palette built with orange, yellow, mint 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 #C9FFF7 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #FFDFAE or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #FFFFBD for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #FFEAB9;
--palette-color-2: #FFDFAE;
--palette-color-3: #FFFFBD;
--palette-color-4: #C9FFF7;
}Light Spring Ribbon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #FFEAB9 | Moccasin | 14 RGB pts | 0.836 | 42° |
| #FFDFAE | Navajo White | 3 RGB pts | 0.771 | 36° |
| #FFFFBD | Lemon Chiffon | 29 RGB pts | 0.965 | 60° |
| #C9FFF7 | Light Cyan | 35 RGB pts | 0.907 | 171° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #FFDFAE on #FFFFBD | 1.24:1 | fail | fail |
| #FFDFAE on #C9FFF7 | 1.17:1 | fail | fail |
| #FFEAB9 on #FFFFBD | 1.14:1 | fail | fail |
| #FFEAB9 on #C9FFF7 | 1.08:1 | fail | fail |
| #FFEAB9 on #FFDFAE | 1.08:1 | fail | fail |
| #FFFFBD on #C9FFF7 | 1.06:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #FFDFAE against #FFFFBD at 1.24:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #FFFFBD against #C9FFF7 at 1.06:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #FFDFAE (Navajo White, luminance 0.771) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #FFFFBD (Lemon Chiffon, luminance 0.965) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 135° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a broad multicolour palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #FFDFAE on a #FFFFBD background, and reserve #FFFFBD for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a warm soft contrast color palette with orange, yellow, mint 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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