Warm Spring Drift Spectrum
Warm Spring Drift Spectrum is a warm soft contrast palette built with orange, red, yellow 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 #FFDC28 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #FFCACA or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #FFFFD1 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #FFD01C;
--palette-color-2: #FFCACA;
--palette-color-3: #FFFFD1;
--palette-color-4: #FFDC28;
}Warm Spring Drift Spectrum 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #FFD01C | Gold | 50 RGB pts | 0.665 | 48° |
| #FFCACA | Pink | 20 RGB pts | 0.678 | 0° |
| #FFFFD1 | Cream | 4 RGB pts | 0.974 | 60° |
| #FFDC28 | Gold | 70 RGB pts | 0.726 | 50° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #FFD01C on #FFFFD1 | 1.43:1 | fail | fail |
| #FFCACA on #FFFFD1 | 1.41:1 | fail | fail |
| #FFFFD1 on #FFDC28 | 1.32:1 | fail | fail |
| #FFD01C on #FFDC28 | 1.09:1 | fail | fail |
| #FFCACA on #FFDC28 | 1.07:1 | fail | fail |
| #FFD01C on #FFCACA | 1.02:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #FFD01C against #FFFFD1 at 1.43:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #FFD01C against #FFCACA at 1.02:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #FFD01C (Gold, luminance 0.665) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #FFFFD1 (Cream, luminance 0.974) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 60° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a analogous palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #FFD01C on a #FFFFD1 background, and reserve #FFD01C for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a warm soft contrast color palette with orange, red, yellow 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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