Orange Sorbet is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged food, warm, white. All four colors sit within 5° 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.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linen | #FFF4E8 | rgb(255, 244, 232) | hsl(31, 100%, 95%) | oklch(97.3% 0.020 70) | |
| Apricot | #FFD3A8 | rgb(255, 211, 168) | hsl(30, 100%, 83%) | oklch(89.4% 0.075 66) | |
| Cantaloupe | #FF9E4F | rgb(255, 158, 79) | hsl(27, 100%, 65%) | oklch(78.4% 0.148 57) | |
| Sepia | #6B3E1E | rgb(107, 62, 30) | hsl(25, 56%, 27%) | oklch(41.2% 0.078 54) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (95% down to 27% lightness). A natural fit for menus and packaging.
- Background: Linen (#FFF4E8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Sepia (#6B3E1E) on #FFF4E8 gives 8.3:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Apricot (#FFD3A8) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cantaloupe (#FF9E4F) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Linen on Sepia at 8.3:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Orange Sorbet
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFF4E8 on #6B3E1E | Aa | 8.3:1 | AAA |
#FFD3A8 on #6B3E1E | Aa | 6.49:1 | AA |
#FF9E4F on #6B3E1E | Aa | 4.4:1 | AA large only |
#FFF4E8 on #FF9E4F | Aa | 1.89:1 | Fail |
#FFD3A8 on #FF9E4F | Aa | 1.48:1 | Fail |
#FFF4E8 on #FFD3A8 | Aa | 1.28:1 | Fail |