Color Palettes

Champagne Color Palette – HEX, RGB & Design Inspiration

Color Details

HEX: #FBDFBB

RGB: 251, 223, 187

HEX: #E3CCA4

RGB: 227, 204, 164

HEX: #C4B9AA

RGB: 196, 185, 170

HEX: #948379

RGB: 148, 131, 121

HEX: #5D5C5B

RGB: 93, 92, 91

WCAG Accessibility Checker
Contrast ratios and WCAG compliance for text readability. AAA is enhanced conformance, AA is standard, and 4.5:1 minimum for normal text.

Text on White/Black Backgrounds

#FBDFBB
On White
1.28:1
Fail
On Black
16.37:1
AAA (Enhanced)
#E3CCA4
On White
1.56:1
Fail
On Black
13.44:1
AAA (Enhanced)
#C4B9AA
On White
1.93:1
Fail
On Black
10.87:1
AAA (Enhanced)
#948379
On White
3.63:1
AA (Large Text)
On Black
5.78:1
AA (Standard)
#5D5C5B
On White
6.67:1
AA (Standard)
On Black
3.15:1
AA (Large Text)

Color Pair Combinations (10 total)

#FBDFBB / #5D5C5B
5.2:1
AA (Standard)
#E3CCA4 / #5D5C5B
4.27:1
AA (Large Text)
#C4B9AA / #5D5C5B
3.45:1
AA (Large Text)
#FBDFBB / #948379
2.83:1
Fail
#E3CCA4 / #948379
2.32:1
Fail
#C4B9AA / #948379
1.88:1
Fail
#948379 / #5D5C5B
1.84:1
Fail
#FBDFBB / #C4B9AA
1.51:1
Fail
#E3CCA4 / #C4B9AA
1.24:1
Fail
#FBDFBB / #E3CCA4
1.22:1
Fail

WCAG Contrast Standards:

  • AAA (7:1): Enhanced contrast for maximum readability
  • AA (4.5:1): Minimum for normal text (under 18pt)
  • AA Large (3:1): Acceptable for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold)
  • Fail: Below WCAG standards, not recommended for text
Live UI Preview
See your palette applied to real components with optimized text colors for accessibility
WCAG Guidelines

Recommended Text Colors

Aa
Primary
16.37:1 (AAA)
Aa
Secondary
13.44:1 (AAA)
Aa
Accent
10.87:1 (AAA)
Aa
Background
5.78:1 (AA)
Aa
Neutral
6.67:1 (AA)

Buttons

Optimized for readability
Primary: 16.37:1 AAA
Secondary: 13.44:1 AAA
Accent: 10.87:1 AAA

Form Elements

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Badges & Tags

PrimarySecondaryAccentNeutralOutline

Alerts & Notifications

Information

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Gradient Generator
Create beautiful gradients from your palette colors. Copy the CSS code and use directly in your projects.

Horizontal (Left to Right)

background: linear-gradient(to right, #FBDFBB 0%, #E3CCA4 25%, #C4B9AA 50%, #948379 75%, #5D5C5B 100%);

Vertical (Top to Bottom)

background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #FBDFBB 0%, #E3CCA4 25%, #C4B9AA 50%, #948379 75%, #5D5C5B 100%);

Diagonal (Top Left to Bottom Right)

background: linear-gradient(to bottom right, #FBDFBB 0%, #E3CCA4 25%, #C4B9AA 50%, #948379 75%, #5D5C5B 100%);

Usage Tips:

  • Copy the CSS code and paste directly into your stylesheets
  • Linear gradients work great for backgrounds and hero sections
  • Radial gradients are perfect for spotlights and focus effects
  • Conic gradients create eye-catching loading spinners and progress indicators
  • Smooth transitions ensure seamless color blending
Color Blindness Simulator
See how your palette appears to people with different types of color vision deficiency (CVD). Approximately 8% of males and 0.5% of females have some form of color blindness.

Normal Vision

No color vision deficiency

Color Swatches

#FBDFBB

#E3CCA4

#C4B9AA

#948379

#5D5C5B

Full Palette View

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Color Psychology & Brand Analysis
Understand the emotional impact, brand personality, and psychological effects of your color palette

Overall Mood & Feel

Energetic, warm, and inviting

Emotional Impact

Stimulating and energetic, evoking feelings of excitement, warmth, and action. The balanced lightness creates versatility across different contexts

Psychological Effect

This 5-color palette creates a energetic, warm, and inviting. It stimulates activity and engagement, increasing heart rate and mental alertness. The combination works together to create memorable visual experiences that influence consumer perception, decision-making, and brand recall. The rich variety provides versatility while maintaining cohesive emotional messaging across touchpoints.

Brand Personality Traits

Innovative
Fun
Approachable
Energetic
Youth-oriented

Perfect For These Industries

Tech Startups
Creative Agencies
Sports
Children's Products

Target Audience

Young, trend-conscious consumers (18-35) who value creativity and self-expression

Individual Color Psychology

#FBDFBB

Cheerful and inviting

Emotions Evoked

Enthusiasm
Creativity
Adventure
Warmth
Vitality

Personality Traits

Friendly
Optimistic
Adventurous
Creative
Confident

Brand Traits

Innovative
Fun
Approachable
Energetic
Youth-oriented

Ideal Industries

Tech Startups
Creative Agencies
Sports
Children's Products
Entertainment

Marketing Use

Stimulates activity and socialization, creates a sense of fun and affordability. Excellent for CTAs, impulse purchases, and youth marketing.

Cultural Meanings

Western: Enthusiasm, creativity, success, encouragement
Eastern: Spirituality, transformation, good fortune
Global: Energy, balance between red's passion and yellow's joy

Color Harmony Analysis

Palette Mood

Light & AiryBalanced

Temperature

Warm

This palette combines light & airy and balanced moods with warm tones, making it versatile for various design applications.

Professional Implementation Guide

This monochromatic champagne palette features 5 carefully selected warm tones that create a balanced and versatile aesthetic. With medium contrast levels and moderate saturation, this palette is optimized for .

Web Design & Development

For web development, implement this palette with CSS variables for easy theme switching. Consider adding darker variants for better text readability.

  • Apply the 60-30-10 rule for visual hierarchy
  • Use accent colors for CTAs and hover states
  • Maintain consistent color usage across all pages
  • Test responsive behavior on multiple devices

Mobile App Interfaces

In mobile applications, these warm tones provide excellent battery efficiency on OLED screens. Use the subtle color variations to define clear touch targets.

  • Design both light and dark mode variants
  • Consider thumb-reach zones for color placement
  • Test under direct sunlight and low light
  • Use color to indicate interactive elements

Brand Identity Systems

Build a cohesive brand identity by designating specific colors for specific purposes. Establish your primary brand color from the most distinctive shade and create comprehensive brand guidelines specifying exact usage scenarios.

  • Define primary, secondary, and accent colors
  • Create usage rules for marketing materials
  • Specify minimum sizes and clear space
  • Document do's and don'ts for consistency

Frontend Development

Developers can integrate this palette efficiently using modern CSS techniques. Export as CSS variables for maximum flexibility, allowing theme switching and dynamic color updates without rewriting stylesheets.

  • Use CSS custom properties for theming
  • Implement semantic color naming conventions
  • Create utility classes for rapid prototyping
  • Consider CSS-in-JS for component-scoped colors

Print Design

For print materials, convert to CMYK using #FBDFBB as the dominant color for headers and #5D5C5B for accents. These colors translate well to print with minimal adjustment.

  • Add to your design software color library
  • Create swatches for quick color access
  • Use CMYK values for print production
  • Request color proofs before final print

Marketing Campaigns

Marketing materials benefit from consistent color usage that reinforces brand recognition. Apply this palette across email campaigns, landing pages, advertisements, and social media for maximum impact and memorability.

  • Maintain color consistency across channels
  • A/B test color variations for conversion
  • Consider cultural color associations
  • Align colors with campaign messaging

Strategic Color Distribution

Professional designers follow the 60-30-10 rule for balanced color distribution. Here's how to apply this principle with the Champagne:

60%

Dominant Color

#FBDFBB

Use #FBDFBB as your primary color for backgrounds, main content areas. This orange tone should occupy about 60% of your design space.

30%

Secondary Color

#C4B9AA

Apply #C4B9AA as your secondary color for subtle backgrounds and card components. Allocate approximately 30% of your layout to this color.

10%

Accent Color

#5D5C5B

Reserve #5D5C5B for accent elements like buttons, links, and important highlights. This gray accent should be used sparingly (10% of design) to draw attention to key actions.

Professional Best Practices

Smart Usage Tips

  • Balance warm tones with neutral whites or grays to create visual breathing room
  • Test your palette across different devices and lighting conditions before finalizing

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't use all colors equally—establish clear visual hierarchy through color weight
  • Avoid low-contrast text combinations that strain readability
  • Don't rely solely on color to convey meaning (use icons, text, and patterns too)
  • Avoid inconsistent color usage across different pages or screens
  • Don't assume screen colors match print output—always request physical proofs

Palette Overview & Statistics

5

Total Colors

3

Associated Tags

3

Categories

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Color Analysis & Technical Guide

Detailed breakdown of each color's role, characteristics, and optimal applications. This monochromatic palette creates a balanced and versatile aesthetic perfect for .

Individual Color Breakdown

Each color in this warm palette has been analyzed for its properties and ideal usage scenarios. The medium contrast and moderate saturation ensure harmonious visual relationships.

  • #FBDFBB

    ORANGE

    #FBDFBB serves as the primary/dominant color in this palette. This light orange (highly saturated) brings creativity and enthusiasm Use it for backgrounds, containers, and large surface areas.

    Light toneH: 34°S: 89%L: 86%
  • #E3CCA4

    ORANGE

    #E3CCA4 serves as the secondary/supporting color in this palette. This light orange (moderately saturated) brings creativity and enthusiasm Use it for cards, borders, section dividers, and supporting UI components.

    Light toneH: 38°S: 53%L: 77%
  • #C4B9AA

    ORANGE

    #C4B9AA serves as the secondary/supporting color in this palette. This light orange (muted) brings creativity and enthusiasm Use it for cards, borders, section dividers, and supporting UI components.

    Light toneH: 35°S: 18%L: 72%
  • #948379

    ORANGE

    #948379 serves as the secondary/supporting color in this palette. This medium orange (muted) brings creativity and enthusiasm Use it for cards, borders, section dividers, and supporting UI components.

    Light toneH: 22°S: 11%L: 53%
  • #5D5C5B

    GRAY

    #5D5C5B serves as the accent/highlight color in this palette. This medium gray (muted) brings neutrality and balance Use it for call-to-action buttons, links, important notifications, and interactive elements.

    Dark toneH: 30°S: 1%L: 36%

Palette Characteristics

This palette exhibits distinct characteristics that make it particularly suitable for specific design applications and industries.

Color Temperaturewarm

Warm colors create energy, excitement, and approachability. Perfect for brands targeting emotional connection.

Contrast Levelmedium

Medium contrast provides visual interest while maintaining readability with proper text color choices.

Saturationmoderate

Moderate saturation balances visual interest with professional restraint.

Brightness Rangebalanced

Balanced brightness provides flexibility for both light and dark design elements.

💡 Pro Tips for This Palette

  • Perfect for: . The monochromatic color relationship creates natural visual flow.
  • Mood & Psychology: This palette evokes a balanced and versatile feeling, making it ideal for brands seeking to convey those qualities.
  • Accessibility: Test text combinations carefully with contrast checkers to ensure accessibility compliance.
  • Extensions: Create tints (add white) and shades (add black) to expand this 5-color palette into a comprehensive design system.
  • Cultural Context: Warm colors may have different meanings across cultures—verify associations with your target market.

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Explore Champagne Palette

The Champagne color palette is a masterful blend of warm, inviting hues that evoke feelings of luxury, sophistication, and joy. At its core, this monochromatic palette features a range of peach, coral, and orange shades that work together in perfect harmony to create a sense of modern elegance. The palette's lightest shade, FBDFBB, is a soft, creamy peach tone that sets the tone for the entire palette, providing a warm and welcoming foundation for the other colors to build upon. As the eye moves through the palette, it encounters E3CCA4, a slightly deeper, more coral-inspired shade that adds a touch of vibrancy and energy to the overall design.

As the palette progresses, the shades become increasingly rich and complex, with C4B9AA emerging as a beautiful, sun-kissed orange tone that adds a sense of depth and warmth to the design. This shade plays a crucial role in balancing out the lighter, airier tones in the palette, preventing them from feeling too sweet or overpowering. The palette's two darkest shades, 948379 and 5D5C5B, are a pair of sophisticated, muted tones that provide a sense of grounding and stability to the design, preventing it from feeling too frivolous or ephemeral. The 948379 shade, in particular, is a lovely, muted peach tone that serves as a perfect bridge between the palette's lighter and darker shades, while 5D5C5B is a deep, cool gray tone that adds a sense of balance and restraint to the design.

The Champagne color palette is incredibly versatile, making it an excellent choice for a wide range of design applications, from websites and apps to branding and marketing materials. Designers can use this palette to create a sense of warmth and approachability in their designs, making it perfect for projects that require a friendly, welcoming tone. For example, a lifestyle website or wellness app might use the Champagne palette to create a sense of calm, inviting users to relax and unwind. Alternatively, a fashion brand or beauty company might use this palette to add a touch of sophistication and glamour to their marketing materials, highlighting the luxurious, high-end qualities of their products.

The colors in the Champagne palette have a profound impact on viewer perception and behavior, influencing the way users feel and interact with a design. The warm, inviting tones in this palette can create a sense of comfort and relaxation, making users more likely to engage with a design and explore its content. At the same time, the palette's sophisticated, modern aesthetic can convey a sense of style and sophistication, making it perfect for designs that require a sense of luxury or high-end quality. By leveraging the emotional power of the Champagne color palette, designers can create designs that are not only visually stunning but also highly effective at driving user engagement and conversion.

To get the most out of the Champagne color palette, designers should consider pairing it with complementary colors that enhance its warm, inviting tones. For example, a deep blue or green tone can create a beautiful sense of contrast with the palette's peach and coral shades, adding a sense of depth and visual interest to the design. When pairing the Champagne palette with other colors, it's also important to consider the 60-30-10 rule, which suggests that the dominant color in a design should occupy about 60 percent of the visual space, while the secondary color occupies about 30 percent, and the accent color occupies about 10 percent. By following this rule and using the Champagne color palette in a thoughtful, intentional way, designers can create designs that are not only visually stunning but also highly effective at driving user engagement and conversion.

Palette Image

Below is the generated palette image showing all colors in a vertical layout. Perfect for sharing on social media or using as a reference.

Champagne image

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about using and implementing the champagne palette effectively in your projects.