Marigold Fresh is a vivid complementary color palette tagged happy, orange. Cantaloupe and Eucalyptus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cantaloupe | #FF9F1C | rgb(255, 159, 28) | hsl(35, 100%, 55%) | oklch(78.3% 0.168 66) | |
| Saffron | #FFBF69 | rgb(255, 191, 105) | hsl(34, 100%, 71%) | oklch(84.6% 0.127 73) | |
| Ice | #CBF3F0 | rgb(203, 243, 240) | hsl(176, 62%, 87%) | oklch(93.5% 0.041 191) | |
| Eucalyptus | #2EC4B6 | rgb(46, 196, 182) | hsl(174, 62%, 47%) | oklch(74.2% 0.121 185) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (47% to 87%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ice (#CBF3F0) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Eucalyptus (#2EC4B6) on #CBF3F0 gives 1.82:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Cantaloupe (#FF9F1C) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Saffron (#FFBF69) 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 Marigold Fresh
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#CBF3F0 on #2EC4B6 | Aa | 1.82:1 | Fail |
#FF9F1C on #CBF3F0 | Aa | 1.72:1 | Fail |
#FFBF69 on #CBF3F0 | Aa | 1.36:1 | Fail |
#FFBF69 on #2EC4B6 | Aa | 1.33:1 | Fail |
#FF9F1C on #FFBF69 | Aa | 1.26:1 | Fail |
#FF9F1C on #2EC4B6 | Aa | 1.06:1 | Fail |