Bold Persimmon & Saffron is a vivid analogous color palette tagged warm, earthy, orange. The hues stay within 53° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persimmon | #E4633C | rgb(228, 99, 60) | hsl(14, 76%, 56%) | oklch(65.4% 0.170 37) | |
| Carrot | #E49952 | rgb(228, 153, 82) | hsl(29, 73%, 61%) | oklch(74.4% 0.125 62) | |
| Saffron | #E6BC55 | rgb(230, 188, 85) | hsl(43, 74%, 62%) | oklch(81.3% 0.130 87) | |
| Olive | #767D45 | rgb(118, 125, 69) | hsl(67, 29%, 38%) | oklch(57.0% 0.079 115) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Persimmon takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 38% to 62%. Well suited to wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Saffron (#E6BC55) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Olive (#767D45) on #E6BC55 gives 2.44:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Persimmon (#E4633C) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Carrot (#E49952) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Bold Persimmon & Saffron
A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
Primary action SecondaryColor blindness simulation
Color-blind check: under protanopia and deuteranopia, Persimmon and Olive become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#E6BC55 on #767D45 | Aa | 2.44:1 | Fail |
#E4633C on #E6BC55 | Aa | 1.9:1 | Fail |
#E49952 on #767D45 | Aa | 1.87:1 | Fail |
#E4633C on #E49952 | Aa | 1.46:1 | Fail |
#E49952 on #E6BC55 | Aa | 1.3:1 | Fail |
#E4633C on #767D45 | Aa | 1.28:1 | Fail |