#2D4059
#EA5455
#F07B3F
#FFD460
#112D4CPrussian Blue
#C64700Mahogany
#E38F00Carrot
#E1E5BAVanilla
Crimson Mahogany & Carrot is a vivid complementary color palette tagged retro, vibrant, orange. Prussian Blue and Vanilla 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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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prussian Blue | #112D4C | rgb(17, 45, 76) | hsl(212, 63%, 18%) | oklch(29.3% 0.066 253) | |
| Mahogany | #C64700 | rgb(198, 71, 0) | hsl(22, 100%, 39%) | oklch(56.7% 0.174 41) | |
| Carrot | #E38F00 | rgb(227, 143, 0) | hsl(38, 100%, 45%) | oklch(72.0% 0.157 69) | |
| Vanilla | #E1E5BA | rgb(225, 229, 186) | hsl(66, 45%, 81%) | oklch(90.8% 0.057 112) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Mahogany takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 18% to 81%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Vanilla (#E1E5BA) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Prussian Blue (#112D4C) on #E1E5BA gives 10.72:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Mahogany (#C64700) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.75:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Carrot (#E38F00) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Prussian Blue on Vanilla at 10.72:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#112D4C
#C64700
#E38F00
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Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#112D4C on #E1E5BA | Aa | 10.72:1 | AAA |
#112D4C on #E38F00 | Aa | 5.45:1 | AA |
#C64700 on #E1E5BA | Aa | 3.75:1 | AA large only |
#112D4C on #C64700 | Aa | 2.86:1 | Fail |
#E38F00 on #E1E5BA | Aa | 1.97:1 | Fail |
#C64700 on #E38F00 | Aa | 1.9:1 | Fail |
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