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#E08E22 · #383836 · #2E2D2B · #202020 · #000000

pastel

A 5-color pastel palette · Complete color analysis and application guide

Scene Recommendations Scene Recommendations

Emotion EMOTION

GentleSoothingSweetWarm

Industry INDUSTRY

Kids & BabyBeautyLifestyle

UI Context UI CONTEXT

E-commerceSocial PostIllustrationData Visualization

Color Details Color Details

#E08E22

Ginger · GoldenRod · Warm Sun

HEX
#E08E22
RGB
rgb(224, 142, 34)
HSL
hsl(34, 75%, 51%)
HSB
hsb(34, 85%, 88%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 37%, 85%, 12%)
Oklch
oklch(71.5% 0.149 66.8)

TraditionalGinger」· PaintWarm Sun」· Creative Blush Sunrise

#383836

Dark Cyan · DarkSlateGray · Dark Stone

HEX
#383836
RGB
rgb(56, 56, 54)
HSL
hsl(60, 2%, 22%)
HSB
hsb(60, 4%, 22%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 4%, 78%)
Oklch
oklch(34.0% 0.003 106.6)

TraditionalDark Cyan」· PaintDark Stone」· Creative Midnight Shadow

#2E2D2B

Dark Cyan · DarkSlateGray · Dark Stone

HEX
#2E2D2B
RGB
rgb(46, 45, 43)
HSL
hsl(40, 3%, 17%)
HSB
hsb(40, 7%, 18%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 2%, 7%, 82%)
Oklch
oklch(29.7% 0.004 84.6)

TraditionalDark Cyan」· PaintDark Stone」· Creative Midnight Shadow

#202020

Ink Black · Black · Dark Stone

HEX
#202020
RGB
rgb(32, 32, 32)
HSL
hsl(0, 0%, 13%)
HSB
hsb(0, 0%, 13%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 87%)
Oklch
oklch(24.4% 0.000 89.9)

TraditionalInk Black」· PaintDark Stone」· Creative Midnight Shadow

#000000

Ink Black · Black · Jet Black

HEX
#000000
RGB
rgb(0, 0, 0)
HSL
hsl(0, 0%, 0%)
HSB
hsb(0, 0%, 0%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 100%)
Oklch
oklch(0.0% 0.000 0.0)

TraditionalInk Black」· PaintJet Black」· Creative Midnight Shadow

Color Harmonies Color Harmonies

Based on color wheel theory, calculated from primary color

Complementary

E08E22
2476E0

Analogous

E03124
E08E22
D3E024

Triadic

E08E22
24E08F
8F24E0

Split-Comp.

E08E22
24D3E0
3124E0

Tetradic

E08E22
24E031
2476E0
E024D3

Contrast Matrix WCAG 2.1 Contrast

E08E22
383836
2E2D2B
202020
000000
4.5
AA
5.3
AA
6.3
AA
8.1
AAA
4.5
AA
1.2
Fail
1.4
Fail
1.8
Fail
5.3
AA
1.2
Fail
1.2
Fail
1.5
Fail
6.3
AA
1.4
Fail
1.2
Fail
1.3
Fail
8.1
AAA
1.8
Fail
1.5
Fail
1.3
Fail
White BG
2.6Fail
11.8AAA
13.8AAA
16.3AAA
21.0AAA
Black BG
8.1AAA
1.8Fail
1.5Fail
1.3Fail
1.0Fail

Color Blindness Simulation Color Blindness Simulation

Protanopia

BCBC3C
383836
2E2E2B
202020
000000

Deuteranopia

C1C742
383837
2E2E2C
202020
000000

Tritanopia

DC5155
383737
2E2C2C
202020
000000

Achromatopsia

9A9A9A
383838
2D2D2D
202020
000000

Shades & Tints Shades & Tints

#E08E22

Dark
Light

#383836

Dark
Light

#2E2D2B

Dark
Light

Code Snippets Code Snippets

CSS Custom Properties

:root {
  --color-1: #e08e22;
  --color-2: #383836;
  --color-3: #2e2d2b;
  --color-4: #202020;
  --color-5: #000000;
}

SCSS

$color-1: #e08e22;
$color-2: #383836;
$color-3: #2e2d2b;
$color-4: #202020;
$color-5: #000000;

TAILWIND

colors: {
  'brand-1': '#e08e22',
  'brand-2': '#383836',
  'brand-3': '#2e2d2b',
  'brand-4': '#202020',
  'brand-5': '#000000',
}

RGB Array

[224, 142, 34], [56, 56, 54], [46, 45, 43], [32, 32, 32], [0, 0, 0]

FAQ FAQ

What scenarios is this 5-color palette suitable for?

This pastel-style palette of #E08E22, #383836, #2E2D2B, #202020, #000000 is ideal for: brand design, premium product pages, magazine layouts, tech websites, dark mode UIs, game UIs, infographics, data visualization, accessible design. Low-saturation colors convey a sophisticated, premium feel. High contrast ensures clear visual hierarchy and readability. It is a classic and elegant choice among 5-color palettes.

How to use this palette in CSS or frontend projects?

Copy the CSS variables directly: --color-1: #e08e22; --color-2: #383836; --color-3: #2e2d2b; --color-4: #202020; --color-5: #000000. LangColor editor supports one-click export to CSS, SCSS, Tailwind, JSON and more. Click the "Export" button to choose your format.

What UI/UX design tips apply to this palette?

Dark tones work well as backgrounds; pair with light text for readability. Use the brightest color for CTA buttons and interactive elements. High-contrast palettes naturally meet WCAG accessibility standards. Use the "Contrast Matrix" tool in LangColor editor to check WCAG accessibility levels for every color pair.

Which industries or brands suit this palette?

This pastel-style 5-color scheme is especially suited for finance, legal, luxury industries. Restrained colors convey professionalism and trust. Click "AI Analysis" in the editor for more detailed brand color suggestions.

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