Persimmon & Navy is a vivid complementary color palette tagged modern, orange, white. Near-complementary hues (about 174° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin | #FF7A1A | rgb(255, 122, 26) | hsl(25, 100%, 55%) | oklch(72.4% 0.187 49) | |
| Cantaloupe | #FFB26B | rgb(255, 178, 107) | hsl(29, 100%, 71%) | oklch(82.3% 0.126 62) | |
| Space | #12294A | rgb(18, 41, 74) | hsl(215, 61%, 18%) | oklch(28.2% 0.068 258) | |
| Smoke | #F6F6F6 | rgb(246, 246, 246) | hsl(0, 0%, 96%) | oklch(97.3% 0.000 0) |
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 (96% down to 18% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Smoke (#F6F6F6) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Space (#12294A) on #F6F6F6 gives 13.48:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Pumpkin (#FF7A1A) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cantaloupe (#FFB26B) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Space on Smoke at 13.48:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Persimmon & Navy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#12294A on #F6F6F6 | Aa | 13.48:1 | AAA |
#FFB26B on #12294A | Aa | 8.21:1 | AAA |
#FF7A1A on #12294A | Aa | 5.58:1 | AA |
#FF7A1A on #F6F6F6 | Aa | 2.41:1 | Fail |
#FFB26B on #F6F6F6 | Aa | 1.64:1 | Fail |
#FF7A1A on #FFB26B | Aa | 1.47:1 | Fail |