Orchid & Pineapple Breeze is a vivid complementary color palette tagged dark, black, yellow. Charcoal and Pineapple 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obsidian | #050A14 | rgb(5, 10, 20) | hsl(220, 60%, 5%) | oklch(14.4% 0.024 260) | |
| Charcoal | #2E3F5A | rgb(46, 63, 90) | hsl(217, 32%, 27%) | oklch(36.6% 0.052 259) | |
| Orchid | #E174BA | rgb(225, 116, 186) | hsl(321, 64%, 67%) | oklch(70.5% 0.158 343) | |
| Pineapple | #FFE27A | rgb(255, 226, 122) | hsl(47, 100%, 74%) | oklch(91.6% 0.128 94) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (74% down to 5% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Pineapple (#FFE27A) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#050A14) on #FFE27A gives 15.48:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Orchid (#E174BA) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Charcoal (#2E3F5A) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Obsidian on Pineapple at 15.48:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Orchid & Pineapple Breeze
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#050A14 on #FFE27A | Aa | 15.48:1 | AAA |
#2E3F5A on #FFE27A | Aa | 8.31:1 | AAA |
#050A14 on #E174BA | Aa | 6.99:1 | AA |
#2E3F5A on #E174BA | Aa | 3.75:1 | AA large only |
#E174BA on #FFE27A | Aa | 2.22:1 | Fail |
#050A14 on #2E3F5A | Aa | 1.86:1 | Fail |