True Spring Lantern Dream
True Spring Lantern Dream is a balanced warm and cool soft contrast palette built with mint, red, 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 #FCCE63 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #43C2B9 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #F8C3CD for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #3FBEB5;
--palette-color-2: #43C2B9;
--palette-color-3: #F8C3CD;
--palette-color-4: #FCCE63;
}True Spring Lantern Dream 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3FBEB5 | Light Sea Green | 53 RGB pts | 0.412 | 176° |
| #43C2B9 | Medium Turquoise | 45 RGB pts | 0.433 | 176° |
| #F8C3CD | Pink | 12 RGB pts | 0.634 | 349° |
| #FCCE63 | Sandy Brown | 85 RGB pts | 0.657 | 42° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #3FBEB5 on #FCCE63 | 1.53:1 | fail | fail |
| #3FBEB5 on #F8C3CD | 1.48:1 | fail | fail |
| #43C2B9 on #FCCE63 | 1.47:1 | fail | fail |
| #43C2B9 on #F8C3CD | 1.42:1 | fail | fail |
| #3FBEB5 on #43C2B9 | 1.04:1 | fail | fail |
| #F8C3CD on #FCCE63 | 1.03:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #3FBEB5 against #FCCE63 at 1.53:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #F8C3CD against #FCCE63 at 1.03:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #3FBEB5 (Light Sea Green, luminance 0.412) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #FCCE63 (Sandy Brown, luminance 0.657) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 187° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a broad multicolour palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #3FBEB5 on a #FCCE63 background, and reserve #F8C3CD for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a balanced warm and cool soft contrast color palette with mint, red, 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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