Maple Tangerine & Orchid is a vivid split color palette tagged autumn, vibrant, warm. A split scheme: Orchid plays against Cranberry across roughly 91° of hue. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchid | #F28AF2 | rgb(242, 138, 242) | hsl(300, 80%, 75%) | oklch(78.0% 0.179 327) | |
| Tangerine | #FC8100 | rgb(252, 129, 0) | hsl(31, 100%, 49%) | oklch(72.9% 0.183 54) | |
| Wine | #80284F | rgb(128, 40, 79) | hsl(333, 52%, 33%) | oklch(42.2% 0.127 357) | |
| Cranberry | #940014 | rgb(148, 0, 20) | hsl(352, 100%, 29%) | oklch(42.0% 0.170 25) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Tangerine takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 29% to 75%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Orchid (#F28AF2) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cranberry (#940014) on #F28AF2 gives 4.27:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Tangerine (#FC8100) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Wine (#80284F) 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 Maple Tangerine & Orchid
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, Wine and Cranberry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#F28AF2 on #940014 | Aa | 4.27:1 | AA large only |
#F28AF2 on #80284F | Aa | 4.15:1 | AA large only |
#FC8100 on #940014 | Aa | 3.65:1 | AA large only |
#FC8100 on #80284F | Aa | 3.55:1 | AA large only |
#F28AF2 on #FC8100 | Aa | 1.17:1 | Fail |
#80284F on #940014 | Aa | 1.03:1 | Fail |