#2D4059
#EA5455
#F07B3F
#FFD460
#2D4059Charcoal
#B58600Caramel
#F07B3FMandarin
#FFD460Gold
Mandarin & Gold Haze is a vivid complementary color palette tagged warm, orange, yellow. Charcoal and Gold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal | #2D4059 | rgb(45, 64, 89) | hsl(214, 33%, 26%) | oklch(36.7% 0.050 256) | |
| Caramel | #B58600 | rgb(181, 134, 0) | hsl(44, 100%, 35%) | oklch(64.8% 0.133 84) | |
| Mandarin | #F07B3F | rgb(240, 123, 63) | hsl(20, 86%, 59%) | oklch(70.7% 0.162 46) | |
| Gold | #FFD460 | rgb(255, 212, 96) | hsl(44, 100%, 69%) | oklch(88.5% 0.141 89) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (26% to 69%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Gold (#FFD460) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Charcoal (#2D4059) on #FFD460 gives 7.46:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Caramel (#B58600) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Mandarin (#F07B3F) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Charcoal on Gold at 7.46:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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Color blindness simulation
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Color-blind check: under protanopia and deuteranopia, Caramel and Mandarin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#2D4059 on #FFD460 | Aa | 7.46:1 | AAA |
#2D4059 on #F07B3F | Aa | 3.83:1 | AA large only |
#2D4059 on #B58600 | Aa | 3.2:1 | AA large only |
#B58600 on #FFD460 | Aa | 2.33:1 | Fail |
#F07B3F on #FFD460 | Aa | 1.95:1 | Fail |
#B58600 on #F07B3F | Aa | 1.19:1 | Fail |
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