Persimmon & Tangerine Mood is a vivid split color palette tagged food, summer, vibrant. The hues span about 105°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persimmon | #F54D00 | rgb(245, 77, 0) | hsl(19, 100%, 48%) | oklch(65.1% 0.214 38) | |
| Tangerine | #E77E00 | rgb(231, 126, 0) | hsl(33, 100%, 45%) | oklch(69.6% 0.166 58) | |
| Saffron | #E7D052 | rgb(231, 208, 82) | hsl(51, 76%, 61%) | oklch(85.4% 0.145 99) | |
| Pistachio | #7AC27F | rgb(122, 194, 127) | hsl(124, 37%, 62%) | oklch(74.9% 0.120 146) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Tangerine takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 45% to 62%. Well suited to menus and packaging.
- Background: Saffron (#E7D052) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Persimmon (#F54D00) on #E7D052 gives 2.28:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Tangerine (#E77E00) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Pistachio (#7AC27F) 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 Persimmon & Tangerine Mood
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 deuteranopia, Persimmon and Tangerine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#F54D00 on #E7D052 | Aa | 2.28:1 | Fail |
#E77E00 on #E7D052 | Aa | 1.83:1 | Fail |
#F54D00 on #7AC27F | Aa | 1.66:1 | Fail |
#E7D052 on #7AC27F | Aa | 1.37:1 | Fail |
#E77E00 on #7AC27F | Aa | 1.33:1 | Fail |
#F54D00 on #E77E00 | Aa | 1.24:1 | Fail |