Butterscotch - Palette

A warm color combination designed for visual harmony, accessibility, and professional design applications.

#E09F1E

RGB(224, 159, 30)

#E8AE2C

RGB(232, 174, 44)

#F0BD3A

RGB(240, 189, 58)

#F8CC48

RGB(248, 204, 72)

#FFDB56

RGB(255, 219, 86)

Color Properties

Color HEX RGB HSL Luminance Temperature
#E09F1E RGB(224, 159, 30) HSL(40, 76%, 50%) 164 / 255 Warm
#E8AE2C RGB(232, 174, 44) HSL(41, 80%, 54%) 177 / 255 Warm
#F0BD3A RGB(240, 189, 58) HSL(43, 86%, 58%) 189 / 255 Warm
#F8CC48 RGB(248, 204, 72) HSL(45, 93%, 63%) 202 / 255 Warm
#FFDB56 RGB(255, 219, 86) HSL(47, 100%, 67%) 215 / 255 Warm

Accessibility & Readability

WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) compliance ensures your design is usable by everyone, including people with visual impairments. The following contrast ratios measure readability between foreground and background colors.

Combination Contrast Ratio WCAG AA WCAG AAA Status
Aa
Primary text on primary background
1.15:1 Fail Fail Fails AA
Aa
Primary text on secondary background
1.32:1 Fail Fail Fails AA
Aa
Accent text on primary background
1.7:1 Fail Fail Fails AA
Aa
Black text on secondary background
12.05:1 Pass Pass AA Compliant
Aa
White text on primary background
2.3:1 Fail Fail Fails AA
Understanding WCAG Contrast Requirements AA Standard: Minimum 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text (18pt+).
AAA Standard: Enhanced requirement of 7:1 for normal text, 4.5:1 for large text.
Large Text: 18pt (24px) or 14pt (18.5px) bold.

Color Details

Each color includes HEX, RGB, and CMYK values for both digital and print applications.

#E09F1E
RGB RGB(224, 159, 30)
CMYK 12% / 38% / 88% / 12%
#E8AE2C
RGB RGB(232, 174, 44)
CMYK 9% / 32% / 83% / 9%
#F0BD3A
RGB RGB(240, 189, 58)
CMYK 6% / 26% / 77% / 6%
#F8CC48
RGB RGB(248, 204, 72)
CMYK 3% / 20% / 72% / 3%
#FFDB56
RGB RGB(255, 219, 86)
CMYK 0% / 14% / 66% / 0%

Interactive Preview

Test how this palette performs in real-world UI scenarios.

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Live Preview Area

Secondary Heading

This sample text demonstrates how your selected color combinations work together in a real design context. You can test this link to see how interactive elements appear.

Pro Tip: Aim for a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for body text to ensure readability.

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Design Applications

Web & UI Design

Perfect for modern websites, dashboards, and application interfaces where visual hierarchy and user experience matter.

Brand Identity

Establish consistent brand recognition across logos, marketing collateral, and digital presence with these harmonious colors.

Print & Packaging

CMYK values provided ensure accurate color reproduction for business cards, brochures, and product packaging.

Frequently Asked Questions

Simply copy the HEX or RGB values from the color cards above and paste them directly into Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, Photoshop, or any design software. Most design tools accept both HEX and RGB formats.

HEX (Hexadecimal) is primarily used for web design. RGB (Red, Green, Blue) is for digital screens. CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) is used for print materials. This palette provides all three formats for versatility.

Yes, all color palettes on this platform are completely free for both personal and commercial use. No attribution is required, though it's always appreciated.