Cranberry & Orange Vibe is a vivid dark, complementary color palette tagged dark, vibrant, black. Licorice and Orange 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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Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (12% to 50%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for dark-mode interfaces and gaming.
- Background: Orange (#FAA307) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Licorice (#370617) on #FAA307 gives 8.58:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cadet (#00A4A2) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cranberry (#9D0208) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Licorice on Orange at 8.58:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Cranberry & Orange Vibe
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#370617 on #FAA307 | Aa | 8.58:1 | AAA |
#370617 on #00A4A2 | Aa | 5.69:1 | AA |
#9D0208 on #FAA307 | Aa | 4.21:1 | AA large only |
#9D0208 on #00A4A2 | Aa | 2.79:1 | Fail |
#370617 on #9D0208 | Aa | 2.04:1 | Fail |
#00A4A2 on #FAA307 | Aa | 1.51:1 | Fail |