What are the hex codes in the Carrot & Gold Mist palette?

The Carrot & Gold Mist color palette consists of Licorice #17120D, Eggshell #EFEAE2, Gold #FFD440, Carrot #FF9128.

How should I use the Carrot & Gold Mist palette on a website?

Use Eggshell #EFEAE2 as the background, Licorice #17120D for text, Gold #FFD440 for buttons and links, and Carrot #FF9128 for accents. 3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Licorice on Eggshell at 15.54:1.

Which colors in Carrot & Gold Mist have enough contrast for text?

The highest-contrast pair is #17120D on #EFEAE2 with a ratio of 15.54:1, which passes WCAG AA for normal text.

#17120DLicorice

#EFEAE2Eggshell

#FFD440Gold

#FF9128Carrot

Carrot & Gold Mist color palette

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Name	HEX	RGB	HSL	OKLCH
Licorice	`#17120D`	`rgb(23, 18, 13)`	`hsl(30, 28%, 7%)`	`oklch(18.7% 0.013 67)`
Eggshell	`#EFEAE2`	`rgb(239, 234, 226)`	`hsl(37, 29%, 91%)`	`oklch(93.9% 0.012 80)`
Gold	`#FFD440`	`rgb(255, 212, 64)`	`hsl(46, 100%, 63%)`	`oklch(88.3% 0.162 92)`
Carrot	`#FF9128`	`rgb(255, 145, 40)`	`hsl(29, 100%, 58%)`	`oklch(76.0% 0.170 58)`

Why it works and how to use it

Carrot & Gold Mist is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged halloween, vibrant, warm. All four colors sit within 17° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.

With 3 chromatic colors, Gold takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 7% to 91%. Well suited to seasonal campaigns and greeting cards.

Background: Eggshell (#EFEAE2) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
Text: Licorice (#17120D) on #EFEAE2 gives 15.54:1, passing WCAG AAA.
Primary: Gold (#FFD440) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
Accent: Carrot (#FF9128) for highlights, badges and hover states.

3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Licorice on Eggshell at 15.54:1.

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A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.

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Roles are assigned by lightness.

Color blindness simulation

#17120D

#EFEAE2

#FFD440

#FF9128

Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.

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Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors

Pair	Sample	Ratio	Level
`#17120D` on `#EFEAE2`	Aa	15.54:1	AAA
`#17120D` on `#FFD440`	Aa	13.06:1	AAA
`#17120D` on `#FF9128`	Aa	8.27:1	AAA
`#EFEAE2` on `#FF9128`	Aa	1.88:1	Fail
`#FFD440` on `#FF9128`	Aa	1.58:1	Fail
`#EFEAE2` on `#FFD440`	Aa	1.19:1	Fail

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