#F54D00
#E77E00
#E7D052
#7AC27F
#F94144Scarlet
#F3722CMandarin
#F9C74FSaffron
#90BE6DPistachio
Citrus Splash is a vivid split color palette tagged food, summer, vibrant. The hues span about 95°, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarlet | #F94144 | rgb(249, 65, 68) | hsl(359, 94%, 62%) | oklch(65.1% 0.220 25) | |
| 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 (56% to 64%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for menus and packaging.
- Background: Saffron (#F9C74F) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Scarlet (#F94144) on #F9C74F gives 2.27:1, 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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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#F94144
#F3722C
#F9C74F
#90BE6D
Color-blind check: under protanopia and deuteranopia and tritanopia, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#F94144 on #F9C74F | Aa | 2.27:1 | Fail |
#F3722C on #F9C74F | Aa | 1.83:1 | Fail |
#F94144 on #90BE6D | Aa | 1.67:1 | Fail |
#F9C74F on #90BE6D | Aa | 1.36:1 | Fail |
#F3722C on #90BE6D | Aa | 1.35:1 | Fail |
#F94144 on #F3722C | Aa | 1.24:1 | Fail |
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