Sunrise Gradient is a vivid analogous color palette tagged gradient, vibrant, warm. The hues stay within 52° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
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Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Carrot takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 56% to 85%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Peach (#FFF3B0) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Tomato (#FF4E50) on #FFF3B0 gives 2.9:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Carrot (#FC913A) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Gold (#F9D423) 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 Sunrise Gradient
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: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#FF4E50 on #FFF3B0 | Aa | 2.9:1 | Fail |
#FF4E50 on #F9D423 | Aa | 2.24:1 | Fail |
#FC913A on #FFF3B0 | Aa | 2.02:1 | Fail |
#FC913A on #F9D423 | Aa | 1.56:1 | Fail |
#FF4E50 on #FC913A | Aa | 1.43:1 | Fail |
#F9D423 on #FFF3B0 | Aa | 1.29:1 | Fail |