Pumpkin & Saffron Field is a vivid dark, complementary color palette tagged vibrant, orange, yellow. Near-complementary hues (about 156° 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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Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (11% to 52%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for dark-mode interfaces and gaming.
- Background: Saffron (#EDC01D) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Raisin (#1B1B1E) on #EDC01D gives 9.95:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Pumpkin (#F36B00) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cyan (#20C2C8) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Saffron on Raisin at 9.95:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Pumpkin & Saffron Field
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#EDC01D on #1B1B1E | Aa | 9.95:1 | AAA |
#20C2C8 on #1B1B1E | Aa | 7.87:1 | AAA |
#F36B00 on #1B1B1E | Aa | 5.66:1 | AA |
#F36B00 on #EDC01D | Aa | 1.76:1 | Fail |
#F36B00 on #20C2C8 | Aa | 1.39:1 | Fail |
#EDC01D on #20C2C8 | Aa | 1.26:1 | Fail |