Gold & Tangerine Tale is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged halloween, vibrant, warm. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Licorice down to Linen. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tangerine | #E78300 | rgb(231, 131, 0) | hsl(34, 100%, 45%) | oklch(70.4% 0.164 61) | |
| Gold | #FFD335 | rgb(255, 211, 53) | hsl(47, 100%, 60%) | oklch(88.0% 0.167 92) | |
| Licorice | #131219 | rgb(19, 18, 25) | hsl(249, 16%, 8%) | oklch(18.7% 0.014 292) | |
| Linen | #F9F4EC | rgb(249, 244, 236) | hsl(37, 52%, 95%) | oklch(96.9% 0.012 80) |
Why it works and how to use it
Two of the four colors are near-neutral, which leaves room for Tangerine to lead. Lightness runs from 8% to 95%. Well suited to seasonal campaigns and greeting cards.
- Background: Linen (#F9F4EC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Licorice (#131219) on #F9F4EC gives 17:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Tangerine (#E78300) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Gold (#FFD335) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Licorice on Linen at 17:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Gold & Tangerine Tale
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#131219 on #F9F4EC | Aa | 17:1 | AAA |
#FFD335 on #131219 | Aa | 12.96:1 | AAA |
#E78300 on #131219 | Aa | 6.78:1 | AA |
#E78300 on #F9F4EC | Aa | 2.51:1 | Fail |
#E78300 on #FFD335 | Aa | 1.91:1 | Fail |
#FFD335 on #F9F4EC | Aa | 1.31:1 | Fail |