Nimbus Meadow Edition
Nimbus Meadow Edition is a warm soft contrast palette built with orange, 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 #F2C998 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #A3DDD1 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #EEE7D6 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #E6BD8C;
--palette-color-2: #A3DDD1;
--palette-color-3: #EEE7D6;
--palette-color-4: #F2C998;
}Nimbus Meadow Edition 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #E6BD8C | Burly Wood | 17 RGB pts | 0.551 | 33° |
| #A3DDD1 | Light Blue | 40 RGB pts | 0.641 | 168° |
| #EEE7D6 | Antique White | 19 RGB pts | 0.802 | 43° |
| #F2C998 | Nude | 34 RGB pts | 0.629 | 33° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #E6BD8C on #EEE7D6 | 1.42:1 | fail | fail |
| #EEE7D6 on #F2C998 | 1.25:1 | fail | fail |
| #A3DDD1 on #EEE7D6 | 1.23:1 | fail | fail |
| #E6BD8C on #A3DDD1 | 1.15:1 | fail | fail |
| #E6BD8C on #F2C998 | 1.13:1 | fail | fail |
| #A3DDD1 on #F2C998 | 1.02:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #E6BD8C against #EEE7D6 at 1.42:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #A3DDD1 against #F2C998 at 1.02:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #E6BD8C (Burly Wood, luminance 0.551) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #EEE7D6 (Antique White, luminance 0.802) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 135° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a broad multicolour palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #E6BD8C on a #EEE7D6 background, and reserve #A3DDD1 for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a warm soft contrast color palette with orange, 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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