#F94144
#F3722C
#F9C74F
#90BE6D
#B48800Caramel
#F3722CMandarin
#F9C74FSaffron
#90BE6DPistachio
Cherry Mandarin & Saffron is a vivid split color palette tagged warm, orange, yellow. The hues span about 73°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caramel | #B48800 | rgb(180, 136, 0) | hsl(45, 100%, 35%) | oklch(65.1% 0.133 86) | |
| Mandarin | #F3722C | rgb(243, 114, 44) | hsl(21, 89%, 56%) | oklch(69.6% 0.177 45) | |
| Saffron | #F9C74F | rgb(249, 199, 79) | hsl(42, 93%, 64%) | oklch(85.3% 0.145 86) | |
| Pistachio | #90BE6D | rgb(144, 190, 109) | hsl(94, 38%, 59%) | oklch(74.9% 0.120 133) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (35% to 64%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Saffron (#F9C74F) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Caramel (#B48800) on #F9C74F gives 2.06:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Mandarin (#F3722C) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Pistachio (#90BE6D) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
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Color-blind check: under protanopia and deuteranopia, Caramel and Mandarin, Saffron and Pistachio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#B48800 on #F9C74F | Aa | 2.06:1 | Fail |
#F3722C on #F9C74F | Aa | 1.83:1 | Fail |
#B48800 on #90BE6D | Aa | 1.51:1 | Fail |
#F9C74F on #90BE6D | Aa | 1.36:1 | Fail |
#F3722C on #90BE6D | Aa | 1.35:1 | Fail |
#B48800 on #F3722C | Aa | 1.12:1 | Fail |
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