Sapphire Echo
Sapphire Echo is a warm balanced contrast palette built with red, 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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Use this palette for
Pairing tips
Use #EAE2C8 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #AF9656 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #7DB1A7 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #704643;
--palette-color-2: #AF9656;
--palette-color-3: #7DB1A7;
--palette-color-4: #EAE2C8;
}Sapphire Echo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #704643 | Sienna | 81 RGB pts | 0.082 | 4° |
| #AF9656 | Peru | 67 RGB pts | 0.316 | 43° |
| #7DB1A7 | Dark Sea Green | 53 RGB pts | 0.386 | 168° |
| #EAE2C8 | Bone | 19 RGB pts | 0.761 | 46° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #704643 on #EAE2C8 | 6.13:1 | AA | AAA |
| #704643 on #7DB1A7 | 3.30:1 | fail | AA |
| #704643 on #AF9656 | 2.77:1 | fail | fail |
| #AF9656 on #EAE2C8 | 2.21:1 | fail | fail |
| #7DB1A7 on #EAE2C8 | 1.86:1 | fail | fail |
| #AF9656 on #7DB1A7 | 1.19:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #704643 against #EAE2C8 at 6.13:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #AF9656 against #7DB1A7 at 1.19:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #704643 (Sienna, luminance 0.082) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #EAE2C8 (Bone, luminance 0.761) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 164° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a broad multicolour palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #704643 on a #EAE2C8 background, and reserve #AF9656 for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a warm balanced contrast color palette with red, 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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