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#A1602E
#DB81D7
#F79287
#994978Plum
#CD602BBurnt Orange
#B980CEOrchid
#FF9CA4Flamingo
Burnt Orange & Orchid Sky is a split color palette tagged retro, purple, orange. The hues span about 96°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plum | #994978 | rgb(153, 73, 120) | hsl(325, 35%, 44%) | oklch(52.1% 0.121 346) | |
| Burnt Orange | #CD602B | rgb(205, 96, 43) | hsl(20, 65%, 49%) | oklch(61.4% 0.153 44) | |
| Orchid | #B980CE | rgb(185, 128, 206) | hsl(284, 44%, 65%) | oklch(68.5% 0.127 317) | |
| Flamingo | #FF9CA4 | rgb(255, 156, 164) | hsl(355, 100%, 81%) | oklch(79.6% 0.119 15) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (44% to 81%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Flamingo (#FF9CA4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Plum (#994978) on #FF9CA4 gives 2.95:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Burnt Orange (#CD602B) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Orchid (#B980CE) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#994978
#CD602B
#B980CE
#FF9CA4
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#994978 on #FF9CA4 | Aa | 2.95:1 | Fail |
#CD602B on #FF9CA4 | Aa | 1.99:1 | Fail |
#994978 on #B980CE | Aa | 1.97:1 | Fail |
#B980CE on #FF9CA4 | Aa | 1.5:1 | Fail |
#994978 on #CD602B | Aa | 1.48:1 | Fail |
#CD602B on #B980CE | Aa | 1.33:1 | Fail |
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