Molten Sky Color Palette
#F8D8A0 · #E8702E · #A83A5E · #241E3A
Use #F8D8A0 as the background. Use #E8702E as the primary accent. Use #A83A5E as secondary. Use #241E3A as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Molten Sky — sunset, warm, neon, moody.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Molten Sky color scheme. Use these values for web design (HEX/RGB), print projects (CMYK), or specialized design software (HSL).
| Swatch | Design Role | HEX | RGB | CMYK | HSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background Luminance: 71.6% | 248, 216, 160 | 0%, 13%, 35%, 3% | 38°, 86%, 80% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 28.9% | 232, 112, 46 | 0%, 52%, 80%, 9% | 21°, 80%, 55% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 12.2% | 168, 58, 94 | 0%, 65%, 44%, 34% | 340°, 49%, 44% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 1.6% | 36, 30, 58 | 38%, 48%, 0%, 77% | 253°, 32%, 17% |
Molten Sky Tints & Shades
Hover states, borders and elevation need lighter and darker steps of your base colors. Here are computed tints and shades for every color in the Molten Sky palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Molten Sky Palette Contrast Matrix (WCAG 2.1)
Every color tested as text on every other color as background. Body copy needs 4.5:1 (AA), large text and UI components 3:1. AAA requires 7:1.
| Text on Background | Preview | Ratio | Grade | Safe For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #241E3A on #F8D8A0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.59:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F8D8A0 on #241E3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.59:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #241E3A on #E8702E |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.14:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #E8702E on #241E3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.14:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #A83A5E on #F8D8A0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.46:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #F8D8A0 on #A83A5E |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.46:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #241E3A on #A83A5E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.60:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #A83A5E on #241E3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.60:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8702E on #F8D8A0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.26:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F8D8A0 on #E8702E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.26:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #A83A5E on #E8702E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.98:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8702E on #A83A5E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.98:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Molten Sky palette is built using a triadic relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A triadic palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Molten Sky
Need a fifth color? These three companions are computed from the palette's own hue positions on the color wheel, so they extend the scheme without breaking its harmony.
directly opposite #E8702E on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #E8702E — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Molten Sky Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #E8702E for small UI elements on #F8D8A0 — at 2.3:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #241E3A — 11.6:1 against #F8D8A0 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #A83A5E carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #E8702E.
How to Implement the Molten Sky Color Scheme
To use this Molten Sky color palette in your web project, you can copy the following CSS variables or Tailwind CSS configuration. These roles ensure your UI maintains accessibility and visual hierarchy.
Option 1: CSS Variables
:root {
/* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'} --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'} --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'} --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'} --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'} Web Design Tip
Use #F8D8A0 for the main background and #E8702E for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #241E3A and #F8D8A0 is 11.59:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Molten Sky Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Molten Sky color palette?
The Molten Sky palette contains #F8D8A0, #E8702E, #A83A5E, #241E3A. Click any swatch on this page to copy its value, or export all four at once as CSS variables, Tailwind config, SCSS or a Figma-ready list.
Is the Molten Sky color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #241E3A on #F8D8A0 reaches 11.6:1 (AAA). For body text always keep a 4.5:1 ratio and for large UI elements 3:1 — the full contrast matrix above shows the exact score for every color-on-color combination in this palette.
What colors go well with the Molten Sky palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #30A8E8, #DDC43C, #191610 extend it naturally: the complementary hue for high-energy accents, an analogous neighbor for calm transitions, and a tinted neutral for surfaces. All three are computed from this palette's hues on the color wheel.
What mood does the Molten Sky palette create?
Molten Sky reads as sunset, warm, neon. Saturated orange drives the personality, grounded by saturated orange — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Molten Sky color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Molten Sky palette is free for personal, client and commercial work — websites, branding, apps, print and social content, with no attribution required.
How do I add the Molten Sky palette to Tailwind or CSS?
Use the export panel on this page: CSS variables, a Tailwind config block, SCSS variables, or a Figma copy list are generated from Molten Sky's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.