Cranberry & Bronze Bloom is a vivid analogous color palette tagged sunset, gradient, vibrant. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Saffron, Salmon, Bronze) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron | #FFC26F | rgb(255, 194, 111) | hsl(35, 100%, 72%) | oklch(85.3% 0.122 73) | |
| Salmon | #FF896D | rgb(255, 137, 109) | hsl(12, 100%, 71%) | oklch(75.4% 0.149 34) | |
| Bronze | #E17D30 | rgb(225, 125, 48) | hsl(26, 75%, 54%) | oklch(68.8% 0.151 54) | |
| Cranberry | #A9233F | rgb(169, 35, 63) | hsl(347, 66%, 40%) | oklch(48.5% 0.169 15) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its analogous hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (72% down to 40% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Saffron (#FFC26F) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cranberry (#A9233F) on #FFC26F gives 4.4:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Salmon (#FF896D) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Bronze (#E17D30) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Cranberry & Bronze Bloom
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: under protanopia and deuteranopia and tritanopia, Salmon and Bronze 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFC26F on #A9233F | Aa | 4.4:1 | AA large only |
#FF896D on #A9233F | Aa | 3.02:1 | AA large only |
#E17D30 on #A9233F | Aa | 2.39:1 | Fail |
#FFC26F on #E17D30 | Aa | 1.84:1 | Fail |
#FFC26F on #FF896D | Aa | 1.46:1 | Fail |
#FF896D on #E17D30 | Aa | 1.26:1 | Fail |