Sunset Arcade Journal
Sunset Arcade Journal is a balanced warm and cool balanced contrast palette built with purple, yellow, 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 #FFBE77 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #3E10A7 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #FFEC48 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #3A0CA3;
--palette-color-2: #3E10A7;
--palette-color-3: #FFEC48;
--palette-color-4: #FFBE77;
}Sunset Arcade Journal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3A0CA3 | Indigo | 66 RGB pts | 0.038 | 258° |
| #3E10A7 | Indigo | 74 RGB pts | 0.042 | 258° |
| #FFEC48 | Khaki | 120 RGB pts | 0.817 | 54° |
| #FFBE77 | Burly Wood | 56 RGB pts | 0.594 | 31° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #3A0CA3 on #FFEC48 | 9.85:1 | AAA | AAA |
| #3E10A7 on #FFEC48 | 9.44:1 | AAA | AAA |
| #3A0CA3 on #FFBE77 | 7.31:1 | AAA | AAA |
| #3E10A7 on #FFBE77 | 7.01:1 | AAA | AAA |
| #FFEC48 on #FFBE77 | 1.35:1 | fail | fail |
| #3A0CA3 on #3E10A7 | 1.04:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #3A0CA3 against #FFEC48 at 9.85:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #3A0CA3 against #3E10A7 at 1.04:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #3A0CA3 (Indigo, luminance 0.038) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #FFEC48 (Khaki, luminance 0.817) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 155° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a broad multicolour palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #3A0CA3 on a #FFEC48 background, and reserve #3A0CA3 for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a balanced warm and cool balanced contrast color palette with purple, yellow, 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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