Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ink | #0F172A | rgb(15, 23, 42) | hsl(222, 47%, 11%) | oklch(20.8% 0.040 266) | |
| Graphite | #444F64 | rgb(68, 79, 100) | hsl(219, 19%, 33%) | oklch(42.7% 0.038 263) | |
| Burnt Orange | #D64000 | rgb(214, 64, 0) | hsl(18, 100%, 42%) | oklch(58.6% 0.195 37) | |
| Snow | #F8FAFC | rgb(248, 250, 252) | hsl(210, 40%, 98%) | oklch(98.4% 0.003 248) |
Why it works and how to use it
Burnt Orange & Ink Tale is a complementary color palette tagged dark, minimal, orange. Ink and Burnt Orange sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
With 3 chromatic colors, Burnt Orange takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 11% to 98%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Snow (#F8FAFC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Ink (#0F172A) on #F8FAFC gives 17.06:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Burnt Orange (#D64000) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.37:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Graphite (#444F64) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Ink on Snow at 17.06:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Burnt Orange & Ink Tale
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: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Palette card

Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#0F172A on #F8FAFC | Aa | 17.06:1 | AAA |
#444F64 on #F8FAFC | Aa | 7.88:1 | AAA |
#D64000 on #F8FAFC | Aa | 4.37:1 | AA large only |
#0F172A on #D64000 | Aa | 3.9:1 | AA large only |
#0F172A on #444F64 | Aa | 2.17:1 | Fail |
#444F64 on #D64000 | Aa | 1.8:1 | Fail |