True Spring Saffron Echo
True Spring Saffron Echo is a warm soft contrast palette built with red, mint, 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 #FFDD72 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #52D1C8 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #FFD2DC for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #FF6B6B;
--palette-color-2: #52D1C8;
--palette-color-3: #FFD2DC;
--palette-color-4: #FFDD72;
}True Spring Saffron Echo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #FF6B6B | Salmon | 44 RGB pts | 0.328 | 0° |
| #52D1C8 | Medium Turquoise | 16 RGB pts | 0.516 | 176° |
| #FFD2DC | Misty Rose | 37 RGB pts | 0.725 | 347° |
| #FFDD72 | Khaki | 53 RGB pts | 0.742 | 46° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #FF6B6B on #FFDD72 | 2.09:1 | fail | fail |
| #FF6B6B on #FFD2DC | 2.05:1 | fail | fail |
| #FF6B6B on #52D1C8 | 1.49:1 | fail | fail |
| #52D1C8 on #FFDD72 | 1.40:1 | fail | fail |
| #52D1C8 on #FFD2DC | 1.37:1 | fail | fail |
| #FFD2DC on #FFDD72 | 1.02:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #FF6B6B against #FFDD72 at 2.09:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #FFD2DC against #FFDD72 at 1.02:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #FF6B6B (Salmon, luminance 0.328) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #FFDD72 (Khaki, luminance 0.742) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 189° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a broad multicolour palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #FF6B6B on a #FFDD72 background, and reserve #FFD2DC for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a warm soft contrast color palette with red, mint, 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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