Midnight Carrot & Gold is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged halloween, vibrant, warm. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Licorice down to Eggshell. 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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Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Carrot takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 7% to 90%. Well suited to seasonal campaigns and greeting cards.
- Background: Eggshell (#EFE8DC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Licorice (#1D0F05) on #EFE8DC gives 15.36:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Carrot (#F68C00) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Gold (#FFD649) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Licorice on Eggshell at 15.36:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Midnight Carrot & Gold
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#1D0F05 on #EFE8DC | Aa | 15.36:1 | AAA |
#1D0F05 on #FFD649 | Aa | 13.33:1 | AAA |
#F68C00 on #1D0F05 | Aa | 7.72:1 | AAA |
#F68C00 on #EFE8DC | Aa | 1.99:1 | Fail |
#F68C00 on #FFD649 | Aa | 1.73:1 | Fail |
#FFD649 on #EFE8DC | Aa | 1.15:1 | Fail |