Citrus Pop is a vivid complementary color palette tagged vibrant, red. Tomato and Eucalyptus sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | #FF5A36 | rgb(255, 90, 54) | hsl(11, 100%, 61%) | oklch(68.4% 0.207 34) | |
| Amber | #FFB627 | rgb(255, 182, 39) | hsl(40, 100%, 58%) | oklch(82.4% 0.163 78) | |
| Eucalyptus | #2EC4B6 | rgb(46, 196, 182) | hsl(174, 62%, 47%) | oklch(74.2% 0.121 185) | |
| Raisin | #1B1B1E | rgb(27, 27, 30) | hsl(240, 5%, 11%) | oklch(22.3% 0.006 286) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (61% down to 11% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Amber (#FFB627) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Raisin (#1B1B1E) on #FFB627 gives 9.8:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Tomato (#FF5A36) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Eucalyptus (#2EC4B6) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Amber on Raisin at 9.8:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Citrus Pop
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFB627 on #1B1B1E | Aa | 9.8:1 | AAA |
#2EC4B6 on #1B1B1E | Aa | 7.93:1 | AAA |
#FF5A36 on #1B1B1E | Aa | 5.54:1 | AA |
#FF5A36 on #FFB627 | Aa | 1.77:1 | Fail |
#FF5A36 on #2EC4B6 | Aa | 1.43:1 | Fail |
#FFB627 on #2EC4B6 | Aa | 1.24:1 | Fail |