What are the hex codes in the Crimson Crimson & Burnt Orange palette?

The Crimson Crimson & Burnt Orange color palette consists of Crimson #E22430, Burnt Orange #CD5500, Mustard #E0AF30, Basil #739F50.

How should I use the Crimson Crimson & Burnt Orange palette on a website?

Use Mustard #E0AF30 as the background, Crimson #E22430 for text, Burnt Orange #CD5500 for buttons and links, and Basil #739F50 for accents. No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.

Which colors in Crimson Crimson & Burnt Orange have enough contrast for text?

The highest-contrast pair is #E22430 on #E0AF30 with a ratio of 2.28:1, which does not meet WCAG AA; add a darker or lighter neutral for body text.

#E22430Crimson

#CD5500Burnt Orange

#E0AF30Mustard

#739F50Basil

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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

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.

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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#E22430

#CD5500

#E0AF30

#739F50

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.

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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

:root {
  --crimson: #E22430;
  --burnt-orange: #CD5500;
  --mustard: #E0AF30;
  --basil: #739F50;
}

$crimson: #E22430;
$burnt-orange: #CD5500;
$mustard: #E0AF30;
$basil: #739F50;

// tailwind.config.js
module.exports = {
  theme: {
    extend: {
      colors: {
        'crimson': '#E22430',
        'burnt-orange': '#CD5500',
        'mustard': '#E0AF30',
        'basil': '#739F50',
      },
    },
  },
};

{
  "name": "Crimson Crimson & Burnt Orange",
  "colors": [
    "#E22430",
    "#CD5500",
    "#E0AF30",
    "#739F50"
  ]
}

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E22430, #CD5500, #E0AF30, #739F50);

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Added 2026-08-05 · Free for commercial use, no attribution needed.

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