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#F3722C
#F9C74F
#90BE6D
#E22430Crimson
#CD5500Burnt Orange
#E0AF30Mustard
#739F50Basil
Crimson Crimson & Burnt Orange is a vivid split color palette tagged vibrant, neon, warm. The hues span about 97°, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimson | #E22430 | rgb(226, 36, 48) | hsl(356, 77%, 51%) | oklch(58.8% 0.221 25) | |
| Burnt Orange | #CD5500 | rgb(205, 85, 0) | hsl(25, 100%, 40%) | oklch(59.6% 0.170 45) | |
| Mustard | #E0AF30 | rgb(224, 175, 48) | hsl(43, 74%, 53%) | oklch(77.8% 0.146 86) | |
| Basil | #739F50 | rgb(115, 159, 80) | hsl(93, 33%, 47%) | oklch(65.2% 0.119 133) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (40% to 53%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Mustard (#E0AF30) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Crimson (#E22430) on #E0AF30 gives 2.28:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Burnt Orange (#CD5500) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Basil (#739F50) 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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Color blindness simulation
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Color-blind check: under protanopia and deuteranopia and tritanopia, Crimson and Burnt Orange 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#E22430 on #E0AF30 | Aa | 2.28:1 | Fail |
#CD5500 on #E0AF30 | Aa | 2.11:1 | Fail |
#E0AF30 on #739F50 | Aa | 1.52:1 | Fail |
#E22430 on #739F50 | Aa | 1.5:1 | Fail |
#CD5500 on #739F50 | Aa | 1.39:1 | Fail |
#E22430 on #CD5500 | Aa | 1.08:1 | Fail |
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