Joyful Strawberry & Mandarin is a vivid analogous color palette tagged happy, vibrant, warm. The hues stay within 65° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballet | #FFDAD7 | rgb(255, 218, 215) | hsl(4, 100%, 92%) | oklch(91.9% 0.042 23) | |
| Mandarin | #EF8646 | rgb(239, 134, 70) | hsl(23, 84%, 61%) | oklch(72.3% 0.150 50) | |
| Caramel | #C98D21 | rgb(201, 141, 33) | hsl(39, 72%, 46%) | oklch(68.6% 0.135 76) | |
| Strawberry | #EB5696 | rgb(235, 86, 150) | hsl(334, 79%, 63%) | oklch(66.8% 0.192 357) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its analogous hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (92% down to 46% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ballet (#FFDAD7) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Strawberry (#EB5696) on #FFDAD7 gives 2.58:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Mandarin (#EF8646) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Caramel (#C98D21) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Joyful Strawberry & Mandarin
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: under tritanopia, Mandarin and Strawberry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFDAD7 on #EB5696 | Aa | 2.58:1 | Fail |
#FFDAD7 on #C98D21 | Aa | 2.22:1 | Fail |
#FFDAD7 on #EF8646 | Aa | 1.99:1 | Fail |
#EF8646 on #EB5696 | Aa | 1.3:1 | Fail |
#C98D21 on #EB5696 | Aa | 1.16:1 | Fail |
#EF8646 on #C98D21 | Aa | 1.12:1 | Fail |