Sunset Petal Afterglow
Sunset Petal Afterglow 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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Use this palette for
Pairing tips
Use #FFCD86 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #4D1FB6 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #FFFB57 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #FF7AA4;
--palette-color-2: #4D1FB6;
--palette-color-3: #FFFB57;
--palette-color-4: #FFCD86;
}Sunset Petal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #FF7AA4 | Hot Pink | 44 RGB pts | 0.379 | 341° |
| #4D1FB6 | Rebecca Purple | 73 RGB pts | 0.059 | 258° |
| #FFFB57 | Khaki | 103 RGB pts | 0.909 | 59° |
| #FFCD86 | Khaki | 55 RGB pts | 0.666 | 35° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #4D1FB6 on #FFFB57 | 8.77:1 | AAA | AAA |
| #4D1FB6 on #FFCD86 | 6.55:1 | AA | AAA |
| #FF7AA4 on #4D1FB6 | 3.92:1 | fail | AA |
| #FF7AA4 on #FFFB57 | 2.24:1 | fail | fail |
| #FF7AA4 on #FFCD86 | 1.67:1 | fail | fail |
| #FFFB57 on #FFCD86 | 1.34:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #4D1FB6 against #FFFB57 at 8.77:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #FFFB57 against #FFCD86 at 1.34:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #4D1FB6 (Rebecca Purple, luminance 0.059) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #FFFB57 (Khaki, luminance 0.909) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 160° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a broad multicolour palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #4D1FB6 on a #FFFB57 background, and reserve #FFFB57 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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