#0077B6
#00B4D8
#90E0EF
#CAF0F8
#FFB703Amber
#FB8500Tangerine
#219EBCCadet
#8ECAE6Sky Blue
Lemon Zest is a vivid complementary color palette tagged summer, vibrant, orange. Amber and Sky Blue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amber | #FFB703 | rgb(255, 183, 3) | hsl(43, 100%, 51%) | oklch(82.5% 0.171 80) | |
| Tangerine | #FB8500 | rgb(251, 133, 0) | hsl(32, 100%, 49%) | oklch(73.4% 0.179 56) | |
| Cadet | #219EBC | rgb(33, 158, 188) | hsl(192, 70%, 43%) | oklch(64.8% 0.110 219) | |
| Sky Blue | #8ECAE6 | rgb(142, 202, 230) | hsl(199, 64%, 73%) | oklch(80.8% 0.073 229) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (73% down to 43% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Amber (#FFB703) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cadet (#219EBC) on #FFB703 gives 1.8:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Tangerine (#FB8500) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Sky Blue (#8ECAE6) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
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Color blindness simulation
#FFB703
#FB8500
#219EBC
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFB703 on #219EBC | Aa | 1.8:1 | Fail |
#219EBC on #8ECAE6 | Aa | 1.76:1 | Fail |
#FFB703 on #FB8500 | Aa | 1.42:1 | Fail |
#FB8500 on #8ECAE6 | Aa | 1.39:1 | Fail |
#FB8500 on #219EBC | Aa | 1.27:1 | Fail |
#FFB703 on #8ECAE6 | Aa | 1.02:1 | Fail |
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