What HEX colors are in the Saffron Light Archive palette?

The Saffron Light Archive palette uses #F9F9F5, #E5F1DF, #AEE0CB, #295499. Its highest-contrast pair is 7.05:1.

Is the Saffron Light Archive palette accessible for text?

Use #F9F9F5 on #E5F1DF for the strongest contrast. Always check the WCAG ratio before setting body copy.

#F9F9F5

#E5F1DF

#AEE0CB

#295499

Saffron Light Archive

Saffron Light Archive is a cool balanced contrast palette built with yellow, green, mint, blue tones. Copy the HEX codes, download the palette image, save it to your collection, or open related palettes below.

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#F9F9F5

Yellow

#E5F1DF

Green

#AEE0CB

Mint

#295499

Blue

MoodAiry feelLight shades suited for backgrounds.

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

Main tonesyellow, green, mintThe strongest color families in this palette.

Best fitClean websitesApps, wellness pages, and soft backgrounds.

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Use this palette for

Saffron Light soft product card Yellow light summer board Green simple UI kit Cool clean website Light palettes Warm Saffron Light accents

Pairing tips

Background

Use #295499 for soft sections, cards, or open space.

Text and headings

Use #E5F1DF or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.

Accent color

Use #AEE0CB for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.

CSS variables

:root {
  --palette-color-1: #F9F9F5;
  --palette-color-2: #E5F1DF;
  --palette-color-3: #AEE0CB;
  --palette-color-4: #295499;
}

Saffron Light 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
#F9F9F5	White Smoke	10 RGB pts	0.945	60°
#E5F1DF	Beige	25 RGB pts	0.849	100°
#AEE0CB	Powder Blue	47 RGB pts	0.666	155°
#295499	Dark Slate Blue	68 RGB pts	0.091	217°

Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)

Colour pair	Ratio	Body text	Large text
#F9F9F5 on #295499	7.05:1	AAA	AAA
#E5F1DF on #295499	6.37:1	AA	AAA
#AEE0CB on #295499	5.08:1	AA	AAA
#F9F9F5 on #AEE0CB	1.39:1	fail	fail
#E5F1DF on #AEE0CB	1.26:1	fail	fail
#F9F9F5 on #E5F1DF	1.11:1	fail	fail

What this means in practice

Highest contrast: #F9F9F5 against #295499 at 7.05:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
Lowest contrast: #F9F9F5 against #E5F1DF at 1.11:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
Darkest colour: #295499 (Dark Slate Blue, luminance 0.091) — the natural choice for headings.
Lightest colour: #F9F9F5 (White Smoke, luminance 0.945) — best used for backgrounds.
Hue spread: 117° across 3 of 4 colours, which makes this a split-complementary palette.
Text recommendation: set type in #F9F9F5 on a #295499 background, and reserve #F9F9F5 for borders, icons or accents.

FAQ

What type of palette is Saffron Light Archive?

It is a cool balanced contrast color palette with yellow, green, mint, blue 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.