Parma Ham

#f89882

Slightly muted salmon-orange for softer accents and edges

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About Parma Ham

On my screen, Parma Ham looks like an orange that's been softened by cream and dried down just a touch. It's lighter and less saturated than , so it never crosses into that distinct coral pink territory, and it doesn't have or 's red-leaned punch. The undertone reads peachy and slightly dusty, more "food warmth" than signal color.

I use this when I want warmth that stays polite in busy interfaces. It shows up well in product cards, checkout and shipping panels, and category tabs where you need emphasis without turning the whole layout into a shout. It also plays nicely for restaurant ordering flows, packaged food branding, and home-services lead forms, where the mood should feel approachable without getting playful.

Pair it with warm whites, soft oat creams, and sand neutrals. If you park it next to cool grays, keep the gray gentle, otherwise the orange can start looking a little washed out instead of intentional.

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WCAG 2.1 contrast ratios. AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large. AAA requires 7:1 / 4.5:1.

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On Gray 100 #f5f5f5

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On Gray 900 #18181b

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On Black #000000

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