Indigo & Terracotta Field is a vivid complementary color palette tagged sunset, purple, orange. Near-complementary hues (about 133° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indigo | #4B1263 | rgb(75, 18, 99) | hsl(282, 69%, 23%) | oklch(32.2% 0.137 313) | |
| Terracotta | #D77257 | rgb(215, 114, 87) | hsl(13, 62%, 59%) | oklch(66.2% 0.133 36) | |
| Cantaloupe | #F1B86B | rgb(241, 184, 107) | hsl(34, 83%, 68%) | oklch(81.9% 0.115 73) | |
| Vanilla | #F0EBB6 | rgb(240, 235, 182) | hsl(55, 66%, 83%) | oklch(93.1% 0.069 103) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Cantaloupe takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 23% to 83%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Vanilla (#F0EBB6) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Indigo (#4B1263) on #F0EBB6 gives 11.03:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cantaloupe (#F1B86B) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Terracotta (#D77257) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Indigo on Vanilla at 11.03:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Indigo & Terracotta Field
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#4B1263 on #F0EBB6 | Aa | 11.03:1 | AAA |
#4B1263 on #F1B86B | Aa | 7.54:1 | AAA |
#4B1263 on #D77257 | Aa | 4.11:1 | AA large only |
#D77257 on #F0EBB6 | Aa | 2.68:1 | Fail |
#D77257 on #F1B86B | Aa | 1.84:1 | Fail |
#F1B86B on #F0EBB6 | Aa | 1.46:1 | Fail |