Rainbow Sprinkles Color Palette
#F25C6E · #F8C860 · #78D08A · #5A8CF0
Use #F25C6E as the background. Use #F8C860 as the primary accent. Use #78D08A as secondary. Use #5A8CF0 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Rainbow Sprinkles — candy, neon, pastel.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Rainbow Sprinkles 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: 27.7% | 242, 92, 110 | 0%, 62%, 55%, 5% | 353°, 85%, 65% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 62.1% | 248, 200, 96 | 0%, 19%, 61%, 3% | 41°, 92%, 67% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 50.9% | 120, 208, 138 | 42%, 0%, 34%, 18% | 132°, 48%, 64% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 27.2% | 90, 140, 240 | 62%, 42%, 0%, 6% | 220°, 83%, 65% |
Rainbow Sprinkles 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 Rainbow Sprinkles palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Rainbow Sprinkles 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5A8CF0 on #F8C860 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.08:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F8C860 on #5A8CF0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.08:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F8C860 on #F25C6E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.05:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F25C6E on #F8C860 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.05:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #5A8CF0 on #78D08A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.74:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #78D08A on #5A8CF0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.74:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #78D08A on #F25C6E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.71:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F25C6E on #78D08A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.71:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #78D08A on #F8C860 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.20:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F8C860 on #78D08A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.20:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #5A8CF0 on #F25C6E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.01:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F25C6E on #5A8CF0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.01:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Rainbow Sprinkles 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 Rainbow Sprinkles
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 #F8C860 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #F8C860 — 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 Rainbow Sprinkles Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #F8C860 for small UI elements on #F25C6E — at 2.1:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #5A8CF0 on #F25C6E — 1.0:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Don't use #78D08A behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Rainbow Sprinkles Color Scheme
To use this Rainbow Sprinkles 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 #F25C6E for the main background and #F8C860 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #5A8CF0 and #F25C6E is 1.01:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Rainbow Sprinkles Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Rainbow Sprinkles color palette?
The Rainbow Sprinkles palette contains #F25C6E, #F8C860, #78D08A, #5A8CF0. 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 Rainbow Sprinkles color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #5A8CF0 on #F8C860 reaches 2.1:1 (Fail). 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 Rainbow Sprinkles palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #5D8EF8, #D7F066, #191011 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 Rainbow Sprinkles palette create?
Rainbow Sprinkles reads as candy, neon, pastel. Saturated orange drives the personality, grounded by saturated rose-red — a combination that works best when the light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Rainbow Sprinkles color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Rainbow Sprinkles 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 Rainbow Sprinkles 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 Rainbow Sprinkles's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.