Saffron Valley Afterglow
Saffron Valley Afterglow is a warm soft contrast palette built with yellow, mint, orange 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 #FFD8A7 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #B2ECE0 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #FDF6E5 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #F5E9A6;
--palette-color-2: #B2ECE0;
--palette-color-3: #FDF6E5;
--palette-color-4: #FFD8A7;
}Saffron Valley Afterglow 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #F5E9A6 | Pale Golden Rod | 12 RGB pts | 0.804 | 51° |
| #B2ECE0 | Pale Turquoise | 25 RGB pts | 0.748 | 168° |
| #FDF6E5 | Old Lace | 3 RGB pts | 0.925 | 43° |
| #FFD8A7 | Navajo White | 16 RGB pts | 0.732 | 33° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #FDF6E5 on #FFD8A7 | 1.25:1 | fail | fail |
| #B2ECE0 on #FDF6E5 | 1.22:1 | fail | fail |
| #F5E9A6 on #FDF6E5 | 1.14:1 | fail | fail |
| #F5E9A6 on #FFD8A7 | 1.09:1 | fail | fail |
| #F5E9A6 on #B2ECE0 | 1.07:1 | fail | fail |
| #B2ECE0 on #FFD8A7 | 1.02:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #FDF6E5 against #FFD8A7 at 1.25:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #B2ECE0 against #FFD8A7 at 1.02:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #FFD8A7 (Navajo White, luminance 0.732) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #FDF6E5 (Old Lace, luminance 0.925) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 134° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a broad multicolour palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #FDF6E5 on a #FFD8A7 background, and reserve #B2ECE0 for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a warm soft contrast color palette with yellow, mint, orange 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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