Spring Emerald Splash Colorway
Spring Emerald Splash Colorway 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 #5ABF90 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #FFD96E or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #FF8D08 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #FFBF0B;
--palette-color-2: #FFD96E;
--palette-color-3: #FF8D08;
--palette-color-4: #5ABF90;
}Spring Emerald Splash Colorway 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #FFBF0B | Amber | 19 RGB pts | 0.585 | 44° |
| #FFD96E | Khaki | 62 RGB pts | 0.720 | 44° |
| #FF8D08 | Dark Orange | 14 RGB pts | 0.403 | 32° |
| #5ABF90 | Emerald | 47 RGB pts | 0.414 | 152° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #FFD96E on #FF8D08 | 1.70:1 | fail | fail |
| #FFD96E on #5ABF90 | 1.66:1 | fail | fail |
| #FFBF0B on #FF8D08 | 1.40:1 | fail | fail |
| #FFBF0B on #5ABF90 | 1.37:1 | fail | fail |
| #FFBF0B on #FFD96E | 1.21:1 | fail | fail |
| #FF8D08 on #5ABF90 | 1.02:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #FFD96E against #FF8D08 at 1.70:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #FF8D08 against #5ABF90 at 1.02:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #FF8D08 (Dark Orange, luminance 0.403) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #FFD96E (Khaki, luminance 0.720) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 120° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a split-complementary palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #FFD96E on a #FF8D08 background, and reserve #FF8D08 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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