What HEX colors are in the Orchid Archive palette?

The Orchid Archive palette uses #ECDEC1, #B68A62, #D0BE9C, #AD7153. Its highest-contrast pair is 3.00:1.

Is the Orchid Archive palette accessible for text?

Use #ECDEC1 on #B68A62 for the strongest contrast. Always check the WCAG ratio before setting body copy.

#ECDEC1

#B68A62

#D0BE9C

#AD7153

Orchid Archive

Orchid Archive 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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#ECDEC1

Orange

#B68A62

Orange

#D0BE9C

Orange

#AD7153

Orange red

MoodColor moodA palette built from its color balance.

ContrastSoft contrastHelps decide how to use text, buttons, and backgrounds.

Main tonesorange, orange redThe strongest color families in this palette.

Best fitDesign useUseful for web, brand, and social layouts.

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Use this palette for

Orchid Archive brand direction Orange website section Orange red accent palette Warm brand palette Autumn palettes Soft Autumn colors

Pairing tips

Background

Use #AD7153 for soft sections, cards, or open space.

Text and headings

Use #B68A62 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.

Accent color

Use #D0BE9C for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.

CSS variables

:root {
  --palette-color-1: #ECDEC1;
  --palette-color-2: #B68A62;
  --palette-color-3: #D0BE9C;
  --palette-color-4: #AD7153;
}

Orchid 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
#ECDEC1	Bone	20 RGB pts	0.739	40°
#B68A62	Peru	70 RGB pts	0.290	29°
#D0BE9C	Nude	27 RGB pts	0.526	39°
#AD7153	Clay	20 RGB pts	0.213	20°

Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)

Colour pair	Ratio	Body text	Large text
#ECDEC1 on #AD7153	3.00:1	fail	fail
#ECDEC1 on #B68A62	2.32:1	fail	fail
#D0BE9C on #AD7153	2.19:1	fail	fail
#B68A62 on #D0BE9C	1.70:1	fail	fail
#ECDEC1 on #D0BE9C	1.37:1	fail	fail
#B68A62 on #AD7153	1.29:1	fail	fail

What this means in practice

Highest contrast: #ECDEC1 against #AD7153 at 3.00:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
Lowest contrast: #B68A62 against #AD7153 at 1.29:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
Darkest colour: #AD7153 (Clay, luminance 0.213) — the natural choice for headings.
Lightest colour: #ECDEC1 (Bone, luminance 0.739) — best used for backgrounds.
Hue spread: 20° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a near-monochrome palette.
Text recommendation: set type in #ECDEC1 on a #AD7153 background, and reserve #B68A62 for borders, icons or accents.

FAQ

What type of palette is Orchid Archive?

It is a warm soft contrast color palette with orange, orange red tones.

Can this palette work for websites?

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.

Can I copy the HEX colors?

Yes. Use the copy buttons for the full palette or for a single color row.