Palm Citrine & Coral is a vivid analogous color palette tagged tropical, summer, vibrant. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Copper, Marigold, Coral) give it a natural, low-tension flow. 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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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | #B96D00 | rgb(185, 109, 0) | hsl(35, 100%, 36%) | oklch(60.6% 0.137 64) | |
| Marigold | #D39E00 | rgb(211, 158, 0) | hsl(45, 100%, 41%) | oklch(72.9% 0.150 84) | |
| Coral | #FF864F | rgb(255, 134, 79) | hsl(19, 100%, 65%) | oklch(74.6% 0.163 44) | |
| Citrine | #D2C600 | rgb(210, 198, 0) | hsl(57, 100%, 41%) | oklch(81.0% 0.172 105) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its analogous hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (65% down to 36% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Citrine (#D2C600) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Copper (#B96D00) on #D2C600 gives 2.25:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Marigold (#D39E00) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Coral (#FF864F) 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 Palm Citrine & Coral
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: under protanopia and deuteranopia and tritanopia, Marigold and Coral become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#B96D00 on #D2C600 | Aa | 2.25:1 | Fail |
#B96D00 on #FF864F | Aa | 1.67:1 | Fail |
#B96D00 on #D39E00 | Aa | 1.65:1 | Fail |
#D39E00 on #D2C600 | Aa | 1.36:1 | Fail |
#FF864F on #D2C600 | Aa | 1.35:1 | Fail |
#D39E00 on #FF864F | Aa | 1.01:1 | Fail |