Midnight Tangerine & Maroon is a vivid dark, split color palette tagged halloween, dark, vibrant. A split scheme: Maroon plays against Tangerine across roughly 120° of hue. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maroon | #8B0013 | rgb(139, 0, 19) | hsl(352, 100%, 27%) | oklch(40.1% 0.163 25) | |
| Obsidian | #05030F | rgb(5, 3, 15) | hsl(250, 67%, 4%) | oklch(11.3% 0.032 291) | |
| Indigo | #512C74 | rgb(81, 44, 116) | hsl(271, 45%, 31%) | oklch(37.7% 0.121 305) | |
| Tangerine | #F67F00 | rgb(246, 127, 0) | hsl(31, 100%, 48%) | oklch(71.8% 0.179 55) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (4% to 48%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for seasonal campaigns and greeting cards.
- Background: Tangerine (#F67F00) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#05030F) on #F67F00 gives 7.75:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Maroon (#8B0013) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.77:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Indigo (#512C74) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Obsidian on Tangerine at 7.75:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Midnight Tangerine & Maroon
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#05030F on #F67F00 | Aa | 7.75:1 | AAA |
#512C74 on #F67F00 | Aa | 4.05:1 | AA large only |
#8B0013 on #F67F00 | Aa | 3.77:1 | AA large only |
#8B0013 on #05030F | Aa | 2.05:1 | Fail |
#05030F on #512C74 | Aa | 1.91:1 | Fail |
#8B0013 on #512C74 | Aa | 1.07:1 | Fail |