COLOR
#FF976D
≈ Flash In The Pan
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On white
Aa
2.12:1
Fails AA
On black
Aa
8.25:1
Passes AAA
Best text on this color
Aa#1C1916(8.25:1)
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Colour-blindness preview
Normal vision#FF976D
Protanopia#B2A469
Deuteranopia#CBBB6C
Tritanopia#FF848D
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Open in scheme generator →Colors that go with Flash In The Pan
Flash In The Pan sits in the orange family. Pair it with teal, cool blues or cream and sand for a soft, earthy scheme, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.
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Colour nameFlash In The Pan#FF9977ΔE 2.3CSS nameLightsalmon#FFA07AΔE 2.3Web-safe#FF9966#FF9966ΔE 2.6
Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.
Flash In The Pan — meaning & where to use it
Flash In The Pan is a bright orange — it reads as warm, friendly and inviting. It's a natural fit for lifestyle, wellness and playful consumer brands, and cheerful call-to-action buttons. To keep it balanced, pair it with teal, cool blues or cream and sand for a soft, earthy scheme.
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