Chili & Marigold Tale is a vivid dark, analogous color palette tagged dark, vibrant, warm. The hues stay within 48° 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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Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Chili takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 15% to 45%. Well suited to dark-mode interfaces and gaming.
- Background: Marigold (#E5A600) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Rosewood (#4F0007) on #E5A600 gives 7.33:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Chili (#AE2200) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.23:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Ochre (#D47900) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Rosewood on Marigold at 7.33:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Chili & Marigold 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.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#4F0007 on #E5A600 | Aa | 7.33:1 | AAA |
#4F0007 on #D47900 | Aa | 4.89:1 | AA |
#AE2200 on #E5A600 | Aa | 3.23:1 | AA large only |
#4F0007 on #AE2200 | Aa | 2.27:1 | Fail |
#AE2200 on #D47900 | Aa | 2.16:1 | Fail |
#D47900 on #E5A600 | Aa | 1.5:1 | Fail |