Juicy Burnt Orange & Cyan is a vivid complementary color palette tagged modern, white, teal. Near-complementary hues (about 179° 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. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frost | #ECF6FF | rgb(236, 246, 255) | hsl(208, 100%, 96%) | oklch(96.8% 0.016 245) | |
| Cyan | #55BFDE | rgb(85, 191, 222) | hsl(194, 67%, 60%) | oklch(75.5% 0.106 220) | |
| Burnt Orange | #C35430 | rgb(195, 84, 48) | hsl(15, 60%, 48%) | oklch(58.2% 0.151 38) | |
| Raisin | #2B2213 | rgb(43, 34, 19) | hsl(37, 39%, 12%) | oklch(25.8% 0.029 80) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (96% down to 12% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Frost (#ECF6FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Raisin (#2B2213) on #ECF6FF gives 14.31:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cyan (#55BFDE) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Burnt Orange (#C35430) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Frost on Raisin at 14.31:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Juicy Burnt Orange & Cyan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#ECF6FF on #2B2213 | Aa | 14.31:1 | AAA |
#55BFDE on #2B2213 | Aa | 7.38:1 | AAA |
#ECF6FF on #C35430 | Aa | 4.14:1 | AA large only |
#C35430 on #2B2213 | Aa | 3.45:1 | AA large only |
#55BFDE on #C35430 | Aa | 2.14:1 | Fail |
#ECF6FF on #55BFDE | Aa | 1.94:1 | Fail |