Mango Tango is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged tropical, summer, light. All four colors sit within 21° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coral | #FF8C42 | rgb(255, 140, 66) | hsl(23, 100%, 63%) | oklch(75.4% 0.164 50) | |
| Cantaloupe | #FFB347 | rgb(255, 179, 71) | hsl(35, 100%, 64%) | oklch(82.1% 0.149 72) | |
| Saffron | #FFD166 | rgb(255, 209, 102) | hsl(42, 100%, 70%) | oklch(88.0% 0.135 86) | |
| Buttercream | #FFF1CC | rgb(255, 241, 204) | hsl(44, 100%, 90%) | oklch(96.0% 0.050 90) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (63% to 90%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Buttercream (#FFF1CC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Coral (#FF8C42) on #FFF1CC gives 2.06:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Cantaloupe (#FFB347) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Saffron (#FFD166) 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 Mango Tango
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 deuteranopia, Coral and Cantaloupe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FF8C42 on #FFF1CC | Aa | 2.06:1 | Fail |
#FF8C42 on #FFD166 | Aa | 1.6:1 | Fail |
#FFB347 on #FFF1CC | Aa | 1.59:1 | Fail |
#FF8C42 on #FFB347 | Aa | 1.3:1 | Fail |
#FFD166 on #FFF1CC | Aa | 1.28:1 | Fail |
#FFB347 on #FFD166 | Aa | 1.24:1 | Fail |