Lemon Fizz is a pastel light, complementary color palette tagged pastel, white, orange. Near-complementary hues (about 138° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. High lightness and gentle saturation put it firmly in pastel territory. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beige | #F4F1DE | rgb(244, 241, 222) | hsl(52, 50%, 91%) | oklch(95.5% 0.025 100) | |
| Apricot | #F2CC8F | rgb(242, 204, 143) | hsl(37, 79%, 75%) | oklch(86.4% 0.089 79) | |
| Sage | #81B29A | rgb(129, 178, 154) | hsl(151, 24%, 60%) | oklch(72.2% 0.063 163) | |
| Terracotta | #E07A5F | rgb(224, 122, 95) | hsl(13, 68%, 63%) | oklch(68.8% 0.133 36) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (60% to 91%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for social media templates and gentle interfaces.
- Background: Beige (#F4F1DE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Terracotta (#E07A5F) on #F4F1DE gives 2.6:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Apricot (#F2CC8F) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Sage (#81B29A) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Lemon Fizz
A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
Primary action SecondaryColor blindness simulation
Color-blind check: under deuteranopia, Sage and Terracotta become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#F4F1DE on #E07A5F | Aa | 2.6:1 | Fail |
#F4F1DE on #81B29A | Aa | 2.11:1 | Fail |
#F2CC8F on #E07A5F | Aa | 1.94:1 | Fail |
#F2CC8F on #81B29A | Aa | 1.57:1 | Fail |
#F4F1DE on #F2CC8F | Aa | 1.34:1 | Fail |
#81B29A on #E07A5F | Aa | 1.23:1 | Fail |