Here’s a softer and lighter color palette inspired by your request for lighter, less saturated colors, with an orange contrasting with blue.

json
{
  "palette_name": "Soft Citrus Contrast",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Pastel Orange",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #FFB74D
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Light Lemon",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #F9E79F
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Peach",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #FFDAB9
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Sky Blue",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #87CEEB
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Powder Blue",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #B0E0E6
                        "
    }
  ]
}

This palette features softer shades of orange and yellow, complemented by calming blue tones to create a balanced and harmonious look.

Would you like to see more variations of this palette, or do you have specific design applications in mind for these colors?