Sunset Ribbon Flashback
Sunset Ribbon Flashback is a warm balanced contrast palette built with yellow, purple, 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 #F2A55E for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #25008E or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #EDD32F for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #E5CB27;
--palette-color-2: #25008E;
--palette-color-3: #EDD32F;
--palette-color-4: #F2A55E;
}Sunset Ribbon Flashback 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #E5CB27 | Golden Rod | 79 RGB pts | 0.595 | 52° |
| #25008E | Dark Blue | 53 RGB pts | 0.023 | 256° |
| #EDD32F | Gold | 86 RGB pts | 0.648 | 52° |
| #F2A55E | Sandy Brown | 5 RGB pts | 0.466 | 29° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #25008E on #EDD32F | 9.50:1 | AAA | AAA |
| #E5CB27 on #25008E | 8.78:1 | AAA | AAA |
| #25008E on #F2A55E | 7.02:1 | AAA | AAA |
| #EDD32F on #F2A55E | 1.35:1 | fail | fail |
| #E5CB27 on #F2A55E | 1.25:1 | fail | fail |
| #E5CB27 on #EDD32F | 1.08:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #25008E against #EDD32F at 9.50:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #E5CB27 against #EDD32F at 1.08:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #25008E (Dark Blue, luminance 0.023) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #EDD32F (Gold, luminance 0.648) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 156° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a broad multicolour palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #25008E on a #EDD32F background, and reserve #E5CB27 for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a warm balanced contrast color palette with yellow, purple, 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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