Vanilla Journal Horizon
Vanilla Journal Horizon is a cool balanced contrast palette built with orange, green, mint, navy blue 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 #302D80 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #C4F2B0 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #AAEEE5 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #F3CA9B;
--palette-color-2: #C4F2B0;
--palette-color-3: #AAEEE5;
--palette-color-4: #302D80;
}Vanilla Journal Horizon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #F3CA9B | Nude | 36 RGB pts | 0.637 | 32° |
| #C4F2B0 | Pale Golden Rod | 64 RGB pts | 0.784 | 102° |
| #AAEEE5 | Pale Turquoise | 17 RGB pts | 0.754 | 172° |
| #302D80 | Dark Slate Blue | 50 RGB pts | 0.041 | 242° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #C4F2B0 on #302D80 | 9.20:1 | AAA | AAA |
| #AAEEE5 on #302D80 | 8.87:1 | AAA | AAA |
| #F3CA9B on #302D80 | 7.58:1 | AAA | AAA |
| #F3CA9B on #C4F2B0 | 1.21:1 | fail | fail |
| #F3CA9B on #AAEEE5 | 1.17:1 | fail | fail |
| #C4F2B0 on #AAEEE5 | 1.04:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #C4F2B0 against #302D80 at 9.20:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #C4F2B0 against #AAEEE5 at 1.04:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #302D80 (Dark Slate Blue, luminance 0.041) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #C4F2B0 (Pale Golden Rod, luminance 0.784) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 210° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a broad multicolour palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #C4F2B0 on a #302D80 background, and reserve #C4F2B0 for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a cool balanced contrast color palette with orange, green, mint, navy blue 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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