Sunset Arcade Afterglow
Sunset Arcade Afterglow is a warm balanced contrast palette built with orange, purple, yellow 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 #F7AA63 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #2A0093 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #F2D834 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #EB9E57;
--palette-color-2: #2A0093;
--palette-color-3: #F2D834;
--palette-color-4: #F7AA63;
}Sunset Arcade 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #EB9E57 | Sandy Brown | 23 RGB pts | 0.428 | 29° |
| #2A0093 | Indigo | 55 RGB pts | 0.026 | 257° |
| #F2D834 | Gold | 92 RGB pts | 0.682 | 52° |
| #F7AA63 | Sandy Brown | 14 RGB pts | 0.494 | 29° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #2A0093 on #F2D834 | 9.64:1 | AAA | AAA |
| #2A0093 on #F7AA63 | 7.16:1 | AAA | AAA |
| #EB9E57 on #2A0093 | 6.29:1 | AA | AAA |
| #EB9E57 on #F2D834 | 1.53:1 | fail | fail |
| #F2D834 on #F7AA63 | 1.35:1 | fail | fail |
| #EB9E57 on #F7AA63 | 1.14:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #2A0093 against #F2D834 at 9.64:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #EB9E57 against #F7AA63 at 1.14:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #2A0093 (Indigo, luminance 0.026) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #F2D834 (Gold, luminance 0.682) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 155° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a broad multicolour palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #2A0093 on a #F2D834 background, and reserve #EB9E57 for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a warm balanced contrast color palette with orange, purple, yellow 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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