Sunset Canyon Sketch
Sunset Canyon Sketch is a warm soft contrast palette built with pink, 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 #FFD790 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #5729C0 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #FFFF61 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #FF84AE;
--palette-color-2: #5729C0;
--palette-color-3: #FFFF61;
--palette-color-4: #FFD790;
}Sunset Canyon Sketch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #FF84AE | Hot Pink | 55 RGB pts | 0.408 | 340° |
| #5729C0 | Rebecca Purple | 74 RGB pts | 0.074 | 258° |
| #FFFF61 | Khaki | 92 RGB pts | 0.936 | 60° |
| #FFD790 | Khaki | 37 RGB pts | 0.719 | 38° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #5729C0 on #FFFF61 | 7.94:1 | AAA | AAA |
| #5729C0 on #FFD790 | 6.19:1 | AA | AAA |
| #FF84AE on #5729C0 | 3.69:1 | fail | AA |
| #FF84AE on #FFFF61 | 2.15:1 | fail | fail |
| #FF84AE on #FFD790 | 1.68:1 | fail | fail |
| #FFFF61 on #FFD790 | 1.28:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #5729C0 against #FFFF61 at 7.94:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #FFFF61 against #FFD790 at 1.28:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #5729C0 (Rebecca Purple, luminance 0.074) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #FFFF61 (Khaki, luminance 0.936) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 162° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a broad multicolour palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #5729C0 on a #FFFF61 background, and reserve #FFFF61 for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a warm soft contrast color palette with pink, 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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