Warm Spring Lantern Edition
Warm Spring Lantern Edition 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 #FFC814 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #FFB6B6 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #FFFFBD for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #FFBC08;
--palette-color-2: #FFB6B6;
--palette-color-3: #FFFFBD;
--palette-color-4: #FFC814;
}Warm Spring Lantern Edition 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #FFBC08 | Amber | 15 RGB pts | 0.572 | 44° |
| #FFB6B6 | Light Pink | 19 RGB pts | 0.581 | 0° |
| #FFFFBD | Lemon Chiffon | 29 RGB pts | 0.965 | 60° |
| #FFC814 | Amber | 39 RGB pts | 0.626 | 46° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #FFBC08 on #FFFFBD | 1.63:1 | fail | fail |
| #FFB6B6 on #FFFFBD | 1.61:1 | fail | fail |
| #FFFFBD on #FFC814 | 1.50:1 | fail | fail |
| #FFBC08 on #FFC814 | 1.09:1 | fail | fail |
| #FFB6B6 on #FFC814 | 1.07:1 | fail | fail |
| #FFBC08 on #FFB6B6 | 1.01:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #FFBC08 against #FFFFBD at 1.63:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #FFBC08 against #FFB6B6 at 1.01:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #FFBC08 (Amber, luminance 0.572) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #FFFFBD (Lemon Chiffon, luminance 0.965) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 60° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a analogous palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #FFBC08 on a #FFFFBD background, and reserve #FFBC08 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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